Advantages and disadvantage of Smart Switches(Not whole-house smart) (2024)

Advantage

1. Convenience. After the smart switch installed,you don't need to use the original switch position.Because the smart switches are wireless. you can control the switch in the house at any time (even mobile phone control or voice control).

This convenience is not only reflected in your family life,it can also be applied to the home environment of the elderly,so that it will be very convenient to turn on and off the lights without causing the elderly walking.

2. Flexibility and relevance.

The flexibility of smart switches lies in the fact that they can be combined with other lighting, audio, curtains and other equipment to form a whole-house intelligent system. This system can also be controlled and adjusted through voice, human body induction, or mobile phones. thereby creating a carefree environment.

3. Practicality

The purpose of practical smart switches is actually to facilitate people's lives. It can not only be reflected in specific application scenarios and application ranges, but also bring certain convenience. Some smart switches have a self-generating mode and can be used continuously without installing batteries.

Disadvantages

1.Installation issues

For users who have installed wired switches, if you want to install a smart switch, you need to disassemble and install it. This is actually not difficult, but you must cut off the power first before installation, and then find the neutral and live wires. usually there are instructions. If you are not good at installation, you can ask an electrician to help install it.

2. System stability

For some whole-house intelligent control systems, if it is only through mobile phones or voice, there is a high possibility of delayed response and packet loss. A single smart switch generally does not have such problems. If connected use the Internet or use mobile phone control, voice control, or human body induction, this situation is still very likely to happen.