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Moved into my own house again recently. I would like to get a lot of stuff automated like I had in my previous house.

Unfortunately, theres a lot if old wiring here and most switches have no neutrals in the box.

What is the current best option for smart switches (ideally dimmers) that dont require a neutral wire?

I'd prefer a non-wifi solution that doesnt require a proprietary hub but it seems like there are limited options anyway and I am having trouble finding almost any good options that dont require a neutral.

Anybody using anything they really like?

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[โ€“] ZC3rr0r@lemmy.ca 13 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Best are probably the switches by Inovelli. That said, if you're okay installing the resistor needed to make them work, the Moesgo switches I'm using are quite decent at half the price, you just got to like or get over the styling.

[โ€“] xyguy@startrek.website 4 points 1 week ago

Thank you. I'm not too worried about installation as long as they fit in the outlet box. I'll look into these.