Aeotec WallMote Quad

This device is one of the most attractive control devices to use with SmartThings. It is easy to set up and the new SmartThings app allows additional customization. The only drawback I have encountered is that sometimes it has to "wake up" and the initial push needs a second push to interact, but then all settings work after that first contact. No issue once you get used to it. The battery lasts very long, I have four of these and the battery drains very slowly. It drops from 100% to 75% after about a month, which is incredible. Plus, to "re-charge" them all you have to do is pop it off the wall and connect it to a standard USB micro connection.

These work perfectly with Home Seer.Two I stuck on the wall on either side of our bed to allow easy reach to control lights. One I stuck on my office desk for the same reason, as I have four automated lighting modes I like to switch between depending on the task. The last one was placed in the living room for scene control from next to the couch.The batteries lasts a long time. Many, many months depending on how often you use them.The magnetic mounting plate mean you can keep them off tables and on the wall so they don't get in the way or lost, yet you can still optionally use them off the wall if desired. It also makes for easy charging.There's good feedback when pressing buttons, as they can beep and flash an easy to see lighting effect.They are very responsive.The only thing I would change is to use USB-C instead of Micro-USB for charging.All in all my favorite z-wave remote controls.

* I use this with SmartThingsI use this as a switch to control my fan, dehumidifier, light, etc. for my kitchen for quick access while cooking. It works great, but the setup is not for a beginner.I can’t remember everything I had to do to get it all set up, but it did involve resetting the remote a few times. You’ll need to use your phone and the desktop site to add the correct edge driver from Aeotec. You can google “aeotec quad remote edge driver” to find where to download.After confirming I had it working, adding rules and devices to control was pretty simple. The touch, and touch and hold functions fine, but the slider function does not work. There isn’t even an option in SmartThings to set it up. It wasn’t anything I needed anyway.I feel the setup should have been a lot more seamless since it’s made from the same manufacturer. Overall useage is great though. No connection issues and the battery life seems great! I’ve had it for about four months and only needed to charge it once, and I didn’t fully charge it to begin with. Charging can take some time, but you can keep up with the percentage in the SmartThings app. The light on the remote won’t change when it’s completely charged.**ONLY BUY THIS IF YOU KNOW FOR SURE IT WORKS WITH YOUR HUB. Other hubs may find it, but it won’t work as a remote and your hub will throw up errors. This won’t work with 2gig hubs as I checked, but SmartThings definitely supports it (with the difficult setup I mentioned).

I would not recommend this device for Homeseer users. While the initial pairing process was successful, I encountered difficulties in getting the slider functionality to work effectively. Upon researching the Homeseer forums, it became apparent that others have faced similar challenges, leading me to advise against purchasing this product.In terms of usability, the device exhibited a tendency to misinterpret button presses, causing frustration during operation. Additionally, from an aesthetic standpoint, the device features LED indicators that IMO are gaudy and it emits annoying beeps when buttons are pressed.Due to these issues, I decided to return the item for a refund.

I installed ziggbie controlled blinds in our master bedroom and connected them to the Hubitat and wanted a switch on the wall I could use to control them. This works a treat with the Hubitat, was super easy to mount and is easy to program. It offers single and double tap events as well as long press, so I have set it to open and close the two sets of blinds on each window and double tap to open or close 25% more or less. Works great and is very attractive and I loved that I could mount it anywhere. I have yet to need to recharge it.

I can't recommend this unit, as it is rather 'finicky'. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. The 'slide' control for dimming has never worked well, or at all. The delay is the biggest issue compared to other remotes or control using a mobile device. The 4 buttons will ultimately confuse the user because nobody will know what each button does unless you put labels on each 'square'. I ended up putting labels on the unit with a P-Touch, and even with that, it takes away from the clean and modern look. Additionally, if the unit is NOT mounted to a wall, the device could also be rotated and you would never know what each button is controlling because you would have to look at the back to determine the correct orientation of the unit.The unit is flexible with ability to control haptic feedback (vibration), as well as illuminating yellow or blue when a button is pushed. The built-in battery with USB recharging capability is BRILLIANT, and the charge seems to last quite a while, and I wish it were on more devices!! Down the road, I'm not sure if the battery is easily replaceable, or if it would require you to purchase a new unit, and these are not cheap.Too bad there are not many choices of remotes like this. I ended up buying a Philips bridge and using Hue remotes, which work REALLY well, however it makes things a little more complex.