TLDR Review: Eaton Z-Wave Plus Smart Light Switch
Published: March 20th, 2025
Pros
- •Can receive on/off commands from the hub, enabling smart home compatibility.
- •Initially performs satisfactorily with good integration into smart home networks.
- •Compatible with ay configurations, providing flexibility in installation.
Cons
- •Reliability issues arise after 4 to 6 months, leading to noesponsiveness.
- •Status updates are inconsistent, often failing to report accurately to the hub.
- •Proximity to the hub does not enhance performance reliability.
- •Short 9ay warranty may not cover long-term issues that could surface later.
- •Comparatively less reliable than similar models, such as the 9601 switch, in sending status updates.
Bottom Line
While the Eaton Z-Wave Plus Smart Light Switch initially performs well and integrates seamlessly into smart home setups, its long-term reliability is a concern. After several months, issues with non-responsiveness and status reporting surface, coupled with a relatively short warranty period. If reliability is crucial, you might want to consider alternative models, as some users have found other switches, like the 9601, to offer better status update reliability.
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