Bottom line: If you live in a larger home and have lots of bulbs you want to control, a smart switch makes much more sense and is likely more cost effective overall. Despite some problems with getting it set up, Lightwave’s Smart Series is still the best option in the UK and Europe.

Is LightwaveRF any good?

Bottom line: If you live in a larger home and have lots of bulbs you want to control, a smart switch makes much more sense and is likely more cost effective overall. Despite some problems with getting it set up, Lightwave’s Smart Series is still the best option in the UK and Europe.

Do Lightwave switches need a hub?

You can get them in one-gang and two-gang versions. You need a Lightwave hub to use them with HomeKit (more below). Lightwave are stocked at the UK Apple Store, as well as online retailers, so you can go and see them in store before you buy.

Do Lightwave switches need a neutral?

LightwaveRF switches do not require neutral wire.

Does Lightwave work with Philips Hue?

But you cannot operate the Lightwave switch using Philips Hue App nor can you change the colour of the Philips Hue Bulb from Lightwave App. The Philips Hue Bulb can be turn off and on from the Lightwave App in a way, as long as the last state of Philips Hue Bulb was On.

How do no neutral smart switches work?

The key to creating a smart switch that works without the neutral loop is to make R1 the perfect resistance. R1 needs to restrict the current enough so that the light bulb doesn’t turn on when the switch is off. At the same time, it needs to let enough current through so that the switch can power itself.

What is Lightwave Link Plus?

The Link Plus is the core of any Lightwave smart home, allowing you to control and automate your home however you like. A Link Plus is required to gain app & voice control of Smart Series devices and enable the use of Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Please Note: Internet connection required.

What protocol does LightwaveRF use?

The coverage range can be extended using LightwaveRF boosters. As the application of these lightwave RF compliant devices are limited within the small home or area no routing protocol is implemented in lightwaveRF….What is Lightwave RF?

Specifications LightwaveRF Support
Communication direct, 2-way communication not supported

Does Lightwave work with Siri?

Lightwave Smart Series and heating devices are fully compatible with Apple HomeKit. Control your smart home using Siri from the comfort of your sofa or amend, activate and switch devices and on/off using the quick, easy and intuitive app.

Does Lightwave use WIFI?

Lightwave devices communicate wirelessly, so they don’t need any Cat5 or Cat6 network cabling. Myth #8 Lightwave dimmers and sockets stop working if the internet goes down. All Lightwave devices will still work just like normal switches and sockets if the internet goes down.

What bulbs work with Lightwave?

Halogens, Eco Halogens and incandescents Traditional incandescent lightbulbs, halogens, and lower energy halogens are all fine to use with Lightwave lighting products as long as they are within the total minimum and maximum loads.

What protocol does Lightwave use?

What is LightwaveRF?

Submission by Ant Skelton – LightwaveRF is a new range of wireless, retrofit home automation modules very much in the spirit of X10. The LightwaveRF system debuted at the Gadget Show Live back in April 2011, and production is now ramping up to serious volumes. The people behind LightwaveRF, JSJS Designs, may be unfamiliar to Automated Home readers.

Why choose Lightwave products?

Lightwave products perfectly fill the… Lightwave products perfectly fill the space for an automated home especially for retrofit installations. Have installed Lightwave dimmers in my home and had a easy retrofitting experience.

What is the difference between homeeasy and LightwaveRF?

Like the HomeEasy range, LightwaveRF is available under many different brand names: you might get devices branded JSJS Designs, Siemens, or Electrium. Like the HomeEasy system, the sheer range of LightwaveRF devices is impressive. There are replacement wall plates for 1, 2, 3 and 4 gang dimmer light switches, and for single and double wall sockets.

What is your experience with LightWave dimmers?

Lightwave basically keep a very small compatibility list that they have tested their dimmers with – if your bulbs are not on that list they will not warn you that your dimmers may fail at any time leaving you out of pocket and without lights. My experience of this company has been absolutely dreadful.