Score: 4.7
It's Alexa on your wall without any table top assistant, plus a great motion detecting smart light switch. It's the only product that does this today and it certainly will be copied.
I use it in the kitchen as a timer and for smart home controls without taking up any counter space. It fits right in.
Good:
- Its Alexa in a light switch. No more Alexa taking up space or needing somewhere to sit. It's really awesome as a form factor
- No hub required just WiFi (it brings its own voice support)
- It's also a great smart switch (motion and night light are standout features)
- Amazing first of its kind combination of virtual assistant, smart switch, night light, and motion detector.
- It's a motion and presence sensing switch. It turns on (optionally) when entering the room and off (optionally) a set delay after exiting. Yeah, no need to flip the switch on or off manually or by voice. Works really well.
- Wire nuts included. Looking at you Leviton.
- Night light feature is awesome notably if not using auto on.
- On off button is easy to use and works very well
- It's also a smart light
- Outdoor light scheduling features too
- App is clean and straightforward
- Far field mics aren't quite as good as the echo dot so expect to need to be a little closer that a dot, but not by much.
- Surprisingly ok at playing music in a pinch
- Good support when things may go wrong
- Instalation instruction is very good
Ok
- Room sensor function not available at launch
- Volume isn't as loud as an echo dot but it's also just a little switch
- Still young, features still in development
- Bang for the buck. Yes it blows the $40-60 dollar smart switches away but, it's also double the price.
- Requires neutral wire (super common on these switches)
Bad
- This one is on Amazon, but non echo Alexa functionality lags behind the official hardware. No calls. No announcements. Not a deal breaker but know you're not getting absolutely everything.
- no Bluetooth out, can't play directly to audio systems like an echo can.
- Thicker all plastic construction of the switch box and wings. Tight if you're deploying to anything but the single gang included clip on wallplate.
- No dimmer option.
- Can be a bit of a tight squeeze to get the unit into some boxes, it's on the deeper side. Can't tighten too much or the plastic bends. Would have been nice to see metal like Leviton.
- No 3 way options at all. This along with no dimmer severely limits possible install location.
| Operation Mode | Automatic,Off,Smart Off |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Brand | ecobee |
| Terminal | Spdt |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.43 x 3.31 x 5.31 inches |
| Circuit Type | 2-way, 1-way |
| Actuator Type | Push Button |
| Number of Positions | 2 |
| Specification Met | RoHS |
| Controller Type | homekit, vera, Amazon Alexa, iOS, Android |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | ecobee |
| Part Number | EB-SMSWV-02 |
| Item Weight | 9.3 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.43 x 3.31 x 5.31 inches |
| Item model number | EB-SMSWV-02 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Included Components | Decorative Trim Plate, ecobee Switch+ Smart Light Switch, Wire Nuts, Installation Instructions |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium |
| Warranty Description | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
