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Review on πŸ”Œ Enbrighten 55258: Z-Wave Plus Smart Fan Control for Alexa and Google Assistant | 3-Way Compatible with Repeater/Range Extender by Craig Pears

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Smartthings is a disaster

Don't make the same mistake I did by pouring so much money into this scheme that you have no choice but to go through with it. At first I thought connecting devices would be difficult, but when my hub died, I discovered a new depth of hell trying to "lock out" the outlet from the old hub (which is already in a landfill) so I he could connect the new hub. really a nightmare. Your links in the support area simply take you to the product page to buy the same products again. There are no instructions. There is no clear way to take over a person. It's a really horrible, horrible, horrible line of products. Samsung should file a class action lawsuit against them how bad that is. If I had a team of developers of intelligent things in front of me right now, I would fight against it. Update: Here's a perfect summary of how ACCURATE the product designers are for these products. Smartthings provides a QR code system to allow the app to correctly identify the product you are trying to pair. Just scan the code on the product and you're on your way. This is a great feature. However, GE's flush mount fan controller places this code on the back of the switch. At least I think so. I'm not 100% sure because if you follow the instructions in the manual you'll already have the thing mounted on the wall when you get to the pairing step. I pulled the switch halfway out and can't see it from either side so it must be at the back, which I can't see without disconnecting the wires. To make it even more ridiculous, there is a QR code on the box and in the manual. You would think they were pairing codes, right? That would make sense, right? nope The box code just redirects you to the product page to buy more crap. The manual code simply takes you to the online version of the manual that you already have in your hands. Unbelievable. There should be a program on television where product designers are consulted and asked about their decisions.

Pros
  • Dedicated Device - Smart Control is specially designed to control fan speed. It cannot be used with backlight. 3-wire fan lighting - typically red, black, and white - can be controlled with a separate Enbrighten Z-Wave smart switch or dimmer.
Cons
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