Great question! Deako switches can be divided into two main categories: Smart and Simple.
Simple devices:
- Options include the Simple Rocker Switch, Simple Timer, Motion Sensor, Simple Dimmer, Nightlight Switch, Ceiling Fan Controller, Ventilation Timer Switch, and Astronomical Timer
- Can be controlled manually, but not via the Deako app or integrations
Smart devices:
- Controllable manually OR via the Deako app, or any app that integrates with Deako (Alexa, Google, etc.)
- Programmable for automatic on/off with schedules and timers
- Can be grouped together and turned on/off as a group
- On/off configurations for multiple lights can be set as Scenes
- Options include the Smart Switch, Smart Dimmer, and Smart Plug
For some switches, you will need to factor in how many switches control each light. Check out the table below for some guidance on what type of switches you might need.
| Simple Switches | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How many switches control this light? | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| ✓ On/off | 1x Single Pole Simple Rocker Switch | 2x 3-Way & 4-Way Simple Rocker Switch | 3x 3-Way & 4-Way Simple Rocker Switch | 4x 3-Way & 4-Way Simple Rocker Switch |
|
✓ On/off ✓ Timer |
Not compatible | Not compatible | Not compatible | |
|
✓ On/off ✓ Motion sensing |
1x Simple Motion Switch | Not compatible | Not compatible | Not compatible |
|
✓ On/off ✓ Nightlight |
1x Simple Nightlight Switch | Not compatible | Not compatible | Not compatible |
|
✓ On/off ✓ Dimmable |
1x Simple Dimmer | |||
| Smart Switches | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How many switches control this light? | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| ✓ Smart | 1x Smart Switch | 2x Smart Switch | 3x Smart Switch | 4x Smart Switch |
|
✓ Smart ✓ Dimmable |
1x Single Pole Smart Dimmer | |||