Here’s where Eve Light Switch is better than Lutron
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- While I tend to prefer Lutron Caséta for smart switches, Eve Switch has some innovative hardware and software features that have me, and probably you too, wondering if the Eve Switch is actually a better choice than Lutron for your smart home.
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We are all waiting for the dimmer switch and curtain rod thingy from Eve.
It is already being sold
Lutron’s biggest draw for me is just how solid and stable it has been. In the years I’ve had it installed, there has not been a single moment that it went offline. I’m sure Eve’s offering is great, but the stability is where it really matters for me where these very basic functionality is concerned - does this knock Lutron off that throne? Maybe, but I’ll pay the premium to never have to find out that that might not be the case. 😊
“This is where Eve Switch is better than Lutron” isn’t in my view saying Lutron has been dethroned. But there are things about this switch I like better than Lutron switches like the touch pad design. I still love my Lutron switches and more often than not I recommend their switches.
And Dimming is smooth, almost step less versus the other brands
Agree 100%. Love my Lutron and Philips Hue for the same reason. While they might not do magic tricks, they work.
Kudos to Eve, though. I’ll pass for now.
Hi @Eric: Quick question. Would this work - WITHOUT a neutral wire?
Question? The Eve Energy has issue not remembering it's internal schedule when power is lost. Can you test this Eve switch for this issue? Schedule is pretty useless if any loss of power wipes it Thanks.
I get one few days ago but I notice on switch 120 v....here in Saudi Arabia we had 220v is it a problem to installation???
You should do a video on the Level Lock plus-- the one with Apple HomeKey support
No dimming ability makes it totally useless for me 🤷♂️
I prefer the Jasco/GE Enbrighten smart switches as they're not as deep and you can swap the load and line connections (like a regular mechanical switch) and the switch will still operate correctly. Of course, the Enbrighten are not matter/thread yet. They are z-wave or Zigbee - which is fine for me since I connect them to a Hubitat hub and do my automations there with connections to HomeKit and Alexa for manual and voice command control. I want to be able to maintain control of devices through both Alexa and Apple Home, while handling automations through a hub so the automations will continue to work when there is an Internet failure.
Wait. It’s not dimmable? You should have emphasized that point. Or is there a way to dim the light thru the app?
Sorry I could have been more clear. In my view switch always means not dimmable. There’s no way to dim it.
I'd recommend hooking up that ground.
When are you going to check out the new Insteon dimmer switch?
One of these days…I got a long backlog of products to review right now given everything coming out recently. It’s a good problem to have to be sure!
Looks great! Samsung Smartthings support?
Oh wait no dimmer.. I need that
All my zwave items create a log and I can do the same with led. Other than thread and matter along with flat front vs paddle the features are the same
I’m surprised they didn’t add a power consumption tracking feature to the switch.
Like their Eve Energy can.
Hi Eric, does any company that you know of, make a motion detection capable switch or sensor that works with HomeKit and can be used to activate a bathroom exhaust fan? Right now I use a Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch (KS2000MP2) that does NOT work with HomeKit. It is not very user friendly but I was able to set a timer that works with the motion activation. Thank you in advance for any information/suggestions you might have.
There are motion sensors like the Eve Motion Sensor that integrate directly with Homekit. It is $50 with Thread and Matter support. If you don't need automation, you could use a regular motion sensing switch from a hardware store that goes in place of a traditional switch. I use these in my pantry and walk-in closets as I always want the lights to go on (they can easily work a fan instead as they are relay-output switches) and putting in a smart switch, motion sensor, and then programming an automation between them is more costly and is just overkill. These basic motion sensing switches only cost around $15 - $20.
@@rangerrecon THANK you so very much, Ranger! 👍🙂
Zigbee-A is great. It would be nice if we didnt have to replace all the Zigbee stuff we have now to make the "thread" network stable. :-) Can't wait for Eve to migrate these to MATTER. Smart switch size has been an issue for 50 years.
It’s a nonstarter for me without dimming capability.
Does it work with Hubitat hub? I like Lutron my whole house is that way now without any problems.
I don’t think so. I’ve started playing with Hubitat myself recently. My point in this video was not to say that Eve switches are categorically better than Lutron, but they have some unique features that are ahead of Lutron in certain areas. It sounds like for a setup like yours I would stick with Lutron for the consistency and integrations.
I’ve had this for over a year. It works great. It’s the only one that handles 15 amps for my bathroom heater. The only problem is it doesn’t have a pico remote which is disappointing. Over all it works fine without any problems with it ever.
The logo on the front would be a deal breaker for me. Also, Lutrons never ever fail -- not once. It's rare to find something so reliable so I won't be "switching". :)
The logo is only on the switch plate so you could just not use the included one and use your own which are like $1
This seems like the features of basically any standard Zwave switch. I have Zooz Switches all over my house and have never looked back.
I think that the selling point here was direct integration with Homekit, but I use z-wave switches and a Hubitat hub to get Homekit and Alexa integration.
Do you need dumb bulbs for this type of switch? Or can it be used with smart bulbs? I have Nanoleaf smart bulbs most everywhere.
I have the Phillips hue light bulbs, the only problem is that when you turn the light on manually there is a minimum delay ( a little annoying) but it works perfect with the app or voice no delay….
Yes dumb bulbs would be required as the switch has no way of communicating with smart bulbs directly
Inovelli?
Does it fit in a 2” wide metal box? If not it is useless as is the son off NSPanel
I love this switch is nearly perfect, I have 7 already installed in my hose as long with some Eve sensor…. Y replace all switches around my house with 7 Eve switch, some ORVIVO switches ( those are amazing) but unfortunately don’t support apple HomeKit, some LIVOLO touch switch ( I love those too ) but they aren’t smart, I like it because they are touch too,
Did I miss it? I assume neutral wire required.
It does require a neutral wire..
@@KevinBritain Another win for Lutron
@@tomm3218non-dimmer options from Lutron also require a neutral, only difference here is that Eve doesn’t make a dimmer for a non-neutral version to exist
Lutron is not about smart features; it is about ease of use and reliability. No company has come close yet.
Honestly, The best home lighting control system is Lutron RadioRA3. Amazing features and endless customizability.
Gee, I must have missed it in the title... Where it said this video would be all about how much better this switch was over Lutron... for Homekit users.
Eve is very expensive considering it is just a switch. Too expensive for nothing. Start ups always not cheap but why recreate a wheel...
I do think this is a better option than Lutron’s non-dimmable Claro switch especially when you consider cost and thread capabilities (I also love how Lutron still can’t include any of their expensive wall plates with their expensive light switches) but the moment you need a dimmer switch that works with HomeKit you’re toast
Those are good points Daniel! Yeah I think part of it is that dimmers are harder to make…especially ones that work well with lots of lightbulbs and are smart. I hope Eve can make one with time but Lutron has been making dimmers since before most of us were born.
@@EricWelander very good point!
lol. heard apple smart home and dipped
I don't get the rave around the pricey Lutron - I bought it back in 2010 but quickly returned it when I didn't see any justifiable benefit for the price. I have used WiFi switches from treat life and Kasa for years with zero issues and they even look like regular switches so you won't even know it is a smart switch. I'd be curious to try out the Eve Switches
Sorry, my friend. I missed the part where it was better than Lutron...price? :D Thread isn't really a Pro just yet. A better comparison is with Kasa, but Kasa is way cheaper. It's not really in Lutron's league.
That is exactly where the Eve light switch wins out, price, and if you are all in on thread/matter and enjoy open ecosystems (i.e. anything outside of Lutron’s proprietary hub) that is another big plus
50 bucks for a switch, when zooz has sales of 20-25... no thanks eve
So it’s expensive with no dimming. Pass
Here's where Eve Light Switch is better than Lutron: Nowhere.
What a clickbait
What’s clickbait about a title that depicts exactly what the video discusses?
@@morells09 well good luck with the viable alternative and make sure you buy through the link in the description!
@@adalarce LMAAAOOO clearly didn’t even read what I said, I’ve never installed Eve in my life 😂 ok have fun clicking on clickbait videos! Make sure you refrain from supporting the free content you consume at all costs!