To control the lights, Brilliant has created a slick interface. I added cameras, locks and a button to turn all of the lights in my house off –this is a great button to have if you have residents in your home that routinely leave all the lights on making your home look like a cruise ship. The main screen defaults to lighting control only, but three more shortcuts can be added. With my Amazon account linked, voice commands can be used to control the switches and brightness. I like having Alexa built-in, but the tiny internal speaker is not terribly loud. If I select “Living Room” I can turn the light on, view the camera, or unlock the front door directly from the Brilliant switch. This is especially effective in keeping things intuitive. In another, I created a group ‘Garage” that has a WeMo smart switch module and a Ring camera. The control system allows grouping devise into “rooms.” For example, I grouped the Brilliant switch together with a WeMo light switch to create a “bedroom” group. The on-screen keyboard works well and any smart-phone user will find the interface familiar. Next, I took some time to label all the devices I would be controlling. I had no difficulties linking my accounts. Linking the smart switches to accounts was simple. In my case, I was able to add multiple Belkin WeMo switches, all eight of my Ring cameras, and three Yale August locks. The system then allows the user to add home integration to the configuration. With the screen in place, the operating system walks through connecting to your Wi-fi, naming “rooms” and adding home automation devices. Voice control Ability through Alexa skill, or Google ActionsĪfter installation and power restored, a button for each light can be used to test operation prior to snapping the screen assembly into place.Available colors: White, Silver, Ivory, Cool Grey, Black, Light Almond.Onboard Sensors: Motion PIR Sensor, Temperature Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor.
Magnetic low voltage (MLV) lighting systems are not supported.300W incandescent, 150W LED and CFL compatible.Hot, Neutral and ground wires in the light switch box are required for installation.Available in 1,2,3 and 4 gang boxes allowing direct control of 1-4 lights.Brilliant Home control switches are self-contained home automation control stations with an integrated screen that replace existing wall switches.