It didn't help that the installation guide is covered with scary warnings about electrocution hazards. I kept procrastinating because ecobee advertises that installation only takes 45 minutes, so I assumed that with my novice skills, I could expect an hour and a half of struggling. I had the smart light switch for a few weeks before I got around to installing it. In terms of set-up tools, the Switch+ comes with a wall plate, four wire nuts, and two mounting screws. There's also a speaker, occupancy sensor, old-fashioned on/off button for the light, and an optional night light at the base that makes finding the Switch+ easy at night. The Switch+ has several buttons that control Alexa (putting it on Do Not Disturb mode, turning it off, and more) as well as indicator lights that let you know Alexa is responding. The light switch can be used for interior and exterior lights, and the app has separate settings and features for each set. The smart light switch works with Alexa-enabled devices (since it has the system already built in), Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and IFTTT, as well as a mobile app for iOS and Android. To check compatibility, turn off power to your current switch at the breaker, remove the wall plate, and check for a neutral wire before buying the Switch+. The Switch+ works with any lights that are controlled by a single switch and have a neutral (usually white) wire. Read more: The best smart outlets you can buy Specs Since my ancient home's wiring isn't compatible with its smart thermostat, I decided to test out the ecobee Switch+ Smart Light Switch with Alexa built in (currently $49.49 on Best Buy) instead and see how it holds up. The company is best known for its smart thermostats found in residences and businesses alike. It's a smart light switch made by ecobee, a Canadian home automation company founded in 2007. Yet, this is exactly what the ecobee Switch+ can do.
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