Can Domoticz work with just Lightwave Dimmers, and not wireless switches?

[leecollings]

I paired domoticz with my bedroom lights by having it learn the commands from a wireless switch that's paired to the dimmer.

But I've realised that if the dimmer itself is turned on.. Domoticz has no idea that's happened.

So I'd like to know is it possible to link the dimmer itself inside Domoticz, so that if someone comes into the room and turns on the lights using the physical dimmer, it will result in showing them as 'On' in domoticz?

[blackdog65]

Hi Lee,

If I get you straight, you have a dimmer switch (JSJSLW400) and a wireless switch (JSJSLW201).

If so, the dimmer only receives a signal and the wireless switch only transmits.
Therefore Domoticz only gets to know what's happening when the wireless switch is used.

Maybe the JSJSLW831 Lighting Inline Dimmer with two wireless switches would work.

Sadly the only REAL method is to use Z-Wave as it has 2-way communication.
That's why I have the cheap but decent LWRF downstairs (I can see what's happening) and expensive but trusty Z-wave Fibaro dimmers upstairs.

Probably not the answer you wanted but I hope it helps

Sean

[leecollings]

Hmm, it's certainly explained things a bit.

So installing a Z-Wave light switch and pressing the lights on and off directly at the switch, will also send out an RF Signal that Domoticz can register, and update the status? That's more of a system I'm looking for.

I have the hope to use tablets around the house to control and view status of things. So if someone turns a light on upstairs, ideally I want the tablet downstairs to show that that light is on.

They are pricey, but are they just as easy to retrofit?

[blackdog65]

Hi Lee,

Yes Z-wave can be pricey but reliability is worth paying for.
But think of it this way, 2-way lighting in a room needing LWRF master and slave dimmers is going to cost you £60-£70 whereas a fibaro dimmer module is £50. I know LWRF can be picked up cheaper but Fibaro dimmers are on ebay at the mo for around £30-£35 each.

They can be fitted behind a switch (with a DEEP box) or better still inside the ceiling space behind your ceiling rose (works well for on/off relays that need neutral). If your switches are in a cavity wall, they can hang in the cavity.

Standard rocker switches will work, momentary switches work better, but 2 position momentary switches are brilliant. Up to brighten, tap up for on, double tap up for full brightness, tap down for off, down to dim... a joy to use

Of course you'll need a Z-Wave controller, I use the Aeonlabs usb dongle and it works a treat. You can unplug it and walk around all your new switches and add/include them at close range.

Sooooo... if you weigh it all up, IMHO Z-Wave is both better/reliable and also cheaper, but a combo of the two is great

Sean