edokid Posted August 27, 2017 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
larryllix Posted August 27, 2017 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.
stusviews Posted August 27, 2017 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.
JimMc Posted August 27, 2017 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.
DStampfer Posted November 18, 2017 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
ScottAvery Posted November 21, 2017 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
ScottAvery Posted November 21, 2017 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
stusviews Posted November 21, 2017 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.
Recommended Posts