edokid Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) Just wondering is the single button remote a rocker, like an actual switch? Or is it just a large button? Curious if it feels like a normal light switch or if it feels cheaper? Also how do people mount these or other Remotelinc's in an existing wall box? I'm ditching Lutron Caseta but have a ton of Pico remotes mounted over actual wall boxes that aren't in use (we have tons that are connected to wall outlets that I've permanently wired on, but put a Pico over top for 3 way and so on.) I used Insteon years ago but I seem to remember the wall mounting kit being just to mount on a wall not a light box (and it wasn't very good quality either compared to the Lutron ones). Or do most people just use a SwitchLinc wired to no load as an expensive 3 way switch? Thanks! Quick edit, by cheaper above I mean compared to the Pico remotes I always found the 4 button Remotelinc to feel cheaper, like it's hollow or lesser quality, where the Pico when mounted on the wall feels exactly like a Caseta dimmer to the point you forget which is the actual wired in switch. Edited August 27, 2017 by edokid Link to comment
larryllix Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I use SwitchLinc Dimmers for any control usage. I use one pair, both with loads connected, for a three-way configuration done in ISY logic. I have a few mini-remotes but do not use them since I have an Echo and a few Dots. Link to comment
stusviews Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 The Mini Remote fells and acts like a regular paddle switch, but how it feels is subjective. In any case, it cannot be installed on a wall box. The Mini remote wall bracket requires a blank wall behind it. Link to comment
JimMc Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 The Mini Remote fells and acts like a regular paddle switch, but how it feels is subjective. In any case, it cannot be installed on a wall box. The Mini remote wall bracket requires a blank wall behind it.It can be installed in front of a wall box, just not easily. The metal frame salvaged from an old toggle switch can act as a backer for the SH wall bracket. I know, a kludge at best, but it gets the job done. Link to comment
DStampfer Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 The wall plate for the mini remote does not screw to a single box, however, it can be easily mounted over a multi gang box-- the wall plate fastens to the back of the regular switch plate and the switch plate then is held by the remaining screws. 1 Link to comment
ScottAvery Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) I use SwitchLinc Dimmers for any control usage. I use one pair, both with loads connected, for a three-way configuration done in ISY logic. I have a few mini-remotes but do not use them since I have an Echo and a few Dots. I agree with Larry that using a wired dimmer is the right move, and yes you can have the additional ones with no load for multi-way arrangements. If you happen to have multiple switches in one of the locations I would put the load on the switch that does not have a competing dimmer in the same box because multiple dimmers side by side reduce the load capacity. The hardwired switch is much, much more convenient for both operation and maintenance: remotes require removal to charge and all wireless battery-operated devices have to be manually activated to program them, and they can time out. It is trivial to connect one on a box where there was a switch going to an outlet. If there is no power at the switch box location, you just connect power at the outlet end. Buy dimmers in 5 packs when on sale, like cyber Monday, which has lately been 2% cheaper than black friday. Edited November 21, 2017 by ScottAvery Link to comment
ScottAvery Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) That said, I did buy 4 of the single button mini remotes during the last holiday sale to use in locations where there is no box and I don't want to cut a hole in the wall. Edited November 21, 2017 by ScottAvery Link to comment
stusviews Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 That said, I did buy 4 of the single button mini remotes during the last holiday sale to use in locations where there is no box and I don't want to cut a hole in the wall. That'd precisely the purpose of the single-button remote. Link to comment
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