{"product":{"product_id":"B07RJ14FBS","title":"Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch | for Philips Hue Smart Bulbs | Z3-1BRL-WH-L0 | White","price":"39.95","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41t32AumAgL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS"},"comments":[{"body":"People give Hue shit for being so expensive but it also has the most compatibility with other ecosystems and widest range of accessories. Personally, I love the [Lutron Aurora Dimmer](https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Aurora-Dimmer-Philips-Z3-1BRL-WH-L0/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=hue+dimmer\u0026amp;qid=1610049271\u0026amp;sr=8-1-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE0OFNGUkExMjZNWjQmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0NDU0NTczVkZXSDBMOEtQRFYwJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3OTY4NDI0VDgyVFpWQUUzMUsmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl) for my Hue bulbs. It easily installs over a standard US light switch and makes for a great dimmer. Battery lasts a long time too.","subreddit_name":"googlehome","author":"Moskeeto93"},{"body":"They're a bit pricey, but these allow you to retain the basic functions of a light switch without needing to worry about guests flipping the switch off. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_PTQSFb895ZR04?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nCheaper solution: gaffer tape.","subreddit_name":"BrandNewSentence","author":"g4vr0che"},{"body":"Just get this thing. If you have a paddle switch replace it with and old school switch and then get this thing.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_B4N896YT461TQK42DT42?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nI went down the path of rewiring my switches to add neutrals, installing smart switches, writing home assistant automations to keep the state of the switch and hue in sync, and troubleshot endless small issues. If I were to start again, I would.juatbget the things I linked above and be done with it.","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"Giblet15"},{"body":"This may have been a neat trick a while back, but anymore, it's a relatively common feature for smart relays and switches. Almost all of my Zwave switches and in-wall relays have this functionality. All of my Wifi switches do too.\r\n\r\nBasically, the switch or relay doesn't actually turn the power on/off to the lightbulb like a traditional setup, but leaves it powered all the time, and simply sends a signal to tell the bulb to turn on/off, dim, change colors, etc.\r\n\r\nIf you're in the Hue/Zigbee ecosystem, [these](https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Aurora-Dimmer-Philips-Z3-1BRL-WH-L0/dp/B07RJ14FBS) are fairly popular for a hubless setup.","subreddit_name":"homeautomation","author":"Ninja128"},{"body":"Standard wall sconce fixture + Hue bulb + Hue motion sensor would be the way I'd probably approach this. That way you'd have almost unlimited options for the appearance/style of the fixture and if there's a concern about someone turning the wall switch off, you could bypass the switch or add a [Lutron Aurora](https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Aurora-Dimmer-Philips-Z3-1BRL-WH-L0/dp/B07RJ14FBS/) (if in the US).","subreddit_name":"HomeKit","author":"jdi65"},{"body":"I use these zigbee ones to dim my lights: \r\n\r\n[Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch | for Philips Hue Smart Bulbs | Z3-1BRL](https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Aurora-Dimmer-Philips-Z3-1BRL-WH-L0/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=lutron+aurora\u0026amp;qid=1654234856\u0026amp;sr=8-1-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVVkwMFRQT0M5TEVFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDA5MjcyMjBMTkdHTVBMSkZOMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDI0Mzc2M0w1NjU1NTZVMjNPUSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl)\r\n\r\nThey worked for me in ZHA using a Nortek stick, but the button push was weird and intermittent so I switched to a Conbee II and works as a dimmer","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"Chasecee"},{"body":"There are a couple combos that can work, but you're duplicating functionality, adding complication, and wasting money. Better to do smart switches or smart bulbs.\r\n\r\nCheck out something like this if you're already into smart bulbs. Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch | for Philips Hue Smart Bulbs | Z3-1BRL-WH-L0 | White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_5S93NMQCH121B753R3ZF","subreddit_name":"smarthome","author":"hops_on_hops"},{"body":"I have always liked these\r\n\r\nLutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch | for Philips Hue Smart Bulbs | Z3-1BRL-WH-L0 | White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_S1GBV37CB9MCHVWMRA4D?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nThey can cover a standard light switch and dont look bad. I use them on 90% of my lights.\r\n\r\nI have also have other zigbe switches (ikea etc) with home assistant to act as the middle man to control hue lights.\r\n\r\nMy not answer ur question completely, but may offer some ideas","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"trial-tribulation"},{"body":"Another idea is to use [a Lutron Aurora](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS). It snaps on to a normal lightswitch - no wiring required, it just slides right over the existing switch. It uses ZigBee, so you can pair it with something like ZHA or your Phillips Hue hub if you're using Hue lights.\r\n\r\nThen nobody can switch the lightswitch accidentally, and you can make the dimmer/button do whatever you want it to do.","subreddit_name":"homeautomation","author":"EnglishMobster"},{"body":"I have a switch in my tv room that controls the power to a ceiling fan that i can also control with a remote that i wall mounted right next to the switch. I covered the switch with a  [Lutron Aurora](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_XMY8KQ8E6A1XGTV75T58) which I use to control my philips hue lights around my tv. It works great.","subreddit_name":"DIY","author":"GregRichards"},{"body":"I really like this switch, it is battery powered, but I don't imagine you would have to replace the battery that often. It mounts onto the actual switch so people can't turn off the power. https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Aurora-Dimmer-Philips-Z3-1BRL-WH-L0/dp/B07RJ14FBS","subreddit_name":"Hue","author":"General_NakedButt"},{"body":"If you're going to use smart bulbs don't use a traditional switch. Use something like this\r\n\r\nLutron Z3-1BRL-WH-L0 Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer, 1 Pack, White https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QDHADREC95HWH9F8GMW9?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"Hubitat","author":"SaltTheRimG"},{"body":"If you’re using Hue bulbs [these](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) work really well over light switches to keep them from getting turned off and allow them to be controlled “traditionally” as well. I have them in the common areas of my house and the guest room so visitors don’t get confused or turn something off.","subreddit_name":"HomeKit","author":"BradasaurusRexx"},{"body":"These work with Hue bulbs (and other zigbee bulbs) and sit over your existing switch so you have full wall access to bulb, but won’t shut off power to socket. Lutron Z3-1BRL-WH-L0 Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer, 1 Pack, White https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_IOv0FbGSNSN2V","subreddit_name":"homeassistant","author":"j6s33m"},{"body":"Thanks I see now. Would this work for hue strip?\r\n\r\nLutron Z3-1BRL-WH-L0 Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer, 1 Pack, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ14FBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_i_CX.ZFbWMFMAJX\r\n\r\nWhile most of the time i would use app or automation to control, i do like idea of having a real switch in case cloud is down or something.","subreddit_name":"homeautomation","author":"RoarLikeBear"}]}