ORVIBO Matter Smart Dimmer Switch, Works with Apple Home, Alexa & Google Home, w/Weather Display, Energy Monitoring, Single Pole, Neutral Wire Required

I was very impressed with all the features packed into these switches. Weather, clock, multiple choices for display (analogue or digital clock, on-screen display of light on/off status, etc), Matter or WiFi communications, dimming or non-dimming, intercom to one switch or voice broadcast to all, default “on” levels (75% brightness for example), microphone on/off, vacation mode, scenes… impressive and very high tech looking. I don’t have 2 in the same house so I haven’t tested voice quality of the intercom features.I put one in a home I’m selling so it would turn the porch lights on at night & off at sunrise. I went to the house this weekend and it was locked up, displaying “HomeAI” and nothing else. I couldn’t turn on the light locally by the push button and the touch screen was frozen, but it still worked via the app. I tripped the breaker for a minute and it revived again. I hope it continues working!The one thing I wish you could do (and could be done with a firmware upgrade) is have the switch stay on whatever screen you wanted it left on. One switch could be an intercom, one could have the digital slider for dimming, one could display weather, one switch could always display the “Scenes” buttons to control groups of lights, etc… but currently they all default back to the same screen after 15 seconds or so and you have to scroll to your preferred screen. Price is very reasonable for what you get.One “gotcha” to be aware of. Although it supports the universal Matter protocol, it cannot control any other Matter switches except the ORVIBO ones.

Quality of build is excellent - functionality is as described - extremely fast HomeKit response using matter - I have been kicking the tires on this for months - I ordered 2 more after getting the first one installed I will order a few more - I’m leaving the load unconnected with just wire but on it so I can use these as triggers in home kit works great - so in the kitchen you click lights and homekit turns on the under cabinet, can lights, and dinning area lights all using matter devices and homekit devices absolutely what I needed

This is probably the most technically advanced switch I've found. I used it to replace some older technology Insteon switches. This was much better. The things I loved are.1. That the switch displays device names that make sense and you can easily change it. With the older tech I was using, you had to buy custom engraved keys or use clear keycaps with a label under it.2. I like that it has a button on the bottom that can be used to turn the main light on or off.3. You can add control of any other Orvibo switch or Orvibo app scene to the switch.4. On the main page (screen), you can personalize the page to display several different options that include combinations of the weather, date, time, and main switch button.5. It supports Matter, but not until it does a firmware update on those I received.What are the main things I didn't like?1. For installations where you have in a multi-gang box with multi-gang switch plate, the Decora cutout required needs to be larger for this. If there is a brand that fits properly, I'd sure like to know what it is. What this means is you have to file the openings of the plate to properly fit the switch. This can take quite a bit of time to do it properly. For single gang, the switch comes with it's own screwless plate.2. Response can be a little slow ... noticeably. I have a mix of Matter over WiFi and Matter over Thread switches and I do not have this issue with Matter over Thread ... so perhaps they need to consider moving to that.3. I've had an issue where some of the switch loose their WiFi connection ... like right now out of 10 switches, two are showing "No Response" in the HomeKit app. My router supports a separate IOT network and all of my smart devices are connected to it. So far, the only way to get these switches to reconnect is to either reboot the router or go to the WiFi setup on the switch and turn the WiFi off and then back on. Whenever I have the "No Response" error showing in HomeKit, the switch will not respond to Siri commands or via HomeKit on an iPhone. In my experience, Thread just seems more reliable ... so again a Thread version would be great.4. Lastly, they talk about how to wire the switch for 3-way and basically one switch operates as a 1 way switch connected to the load and the other is simply a remote connected to a hot wire and white wire with the load wire capped off. The issue is there is no way of programming or linking the two switches so the the switch on the bottom of the remote will toggle the main light on/off. In addition, there is a button that appears on the screens that controls power to the load that is not connected to anything. Technical support responded ... and I get there is was a way of hiding that button prior to the Matter firmware upgrade, but it seems no matter what I tried I could not hide it with the Matter firmware. The idea of showing a button on the screen that has no purpose makes this switch unusable as a 3-way in my mind. My old home automation did the same thing, but you could pair the remote switch to give the same appearance as a 3-way.But overall, I really love how this switch looks and the design. I really am not interested in intercom or broadcast modes to didn't test those.

The mixpad worked good initially but the switch is unstable and has to be reset frequently. Doesn’t connect with Ring or Alexa for home automation. The mixpad app is clunky.

Easy to install and its a grat product no problems. The only problem price was good when I purchased two and now the price almost doubled. I wish it would of stayed the same around 50 at the time of purchase it was a good product for the price I payed I would of purchased more .

I wanted to love this smart switch. I had high hopes it would act as a true scene controller, with Matter support enabling custom scenes via third-party ecosystems like HomeKit or SmartThings. The hardware certainly has the potential—imagine being able to light up your favorite scenes right on the switch’s touch interface.Technically, it's not that hard. Apple and Samsung already offer partnerships that make this kind of integration feasible. In fact, a now-defunct company called ORRO had nearly identical hardware but executed with far more vision. They integrated directly with Samsung SmartThings scenes, Sonos, Philips Hue, IFTTT, and more.So, it’s not a hardware limitation—it’s a strategic one. Orbivo seems intent on locking users into their own ecosystem, which is frustrating for power users and Matter enthusiasts. I’ve tested several workarounds to trigger third-party scenes using Matter support. While I got it to work, it’s clunky: essentially using brightness levels as signals to other platforms. At that point, the MixPad isn’t really functioning as a light switch anymore—it’s a GUI-based scene remote masquerading as one.Privacy ConcernsNow, to the more serious issue: network security.This switch makes an alarming number of outbound connections to servers in China—over 2,000 attempts per day, accounting for 50% of my blocked network traffic. Why? That’s unclear. It hasn’t yet broken functionality, but as a cybersecurity-conscious consumer, I monitor all IoT traffic on my network. And no device should be calling home that often—especially when the updates are working fine without those calls.If you care about your home network’s privacy, I strongly recommend reading Orbivo’s privacy policy. Ask yourself: Why is this traffic necessary? Why so frequent? Could it be avoided?As a rule, I suggest blocking all outbound traffic to China from any IoT device that doesn’t have a clear need for it. In some cases (though not with Orbivo—yet), I’ve even seen inbound calls from Chinese servers trying to activate devices with microphones.Final ThoughtsI still believe Orbivo has something powerful on their hands. The touchscreen experience is sleek and ideal for presenting scenes with a Matter-compatible backend. But until they address the scene integration limitations and especially the privacy concerns, I’ve halted all further purchases.Instead, I’ve pivoted to BRILLIANT light switches. While I don’t love the bulky wall presence, they at least offer real flexibility and compatibility with a wide range of smart home partners.If Orbivo begins forming real alliances and stops phoning home without transparency, I’d be more than happy to update my rating. But after two years, all we’ve seen is the addition of Matter support—likely just to stay relevant. No new integrations. No clarity on the Chinese traffic.Rating: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (1 star)Come on, Orbivo. You’re close. You’re almost there. Don’t ORRO yourself.

If you are in search of a modern and upscale look for your home, you simply cannot afford to miss out on these smart switches. Trust me, your guests will be amazed by how effortlessly you've managed to elevate the aesthetic appeal of your living space. Not only do these switches look sleek and stylish, but they also come equipped with a range of useful features such as temperature display, weather updates, and clock. Installing these switches will surely add a touch of sophistication to your home décor. Give it a try and you won't regret it!

Really love how this product came out. Dimmer functions works great with my chandelier. Touch screen works very well even for its small size it’s very easy to press on all the different options. It even has a button to quickly turn on and off your light! Really love this product feels like it’s worth a lot more than what I paid for it.

compre en 2024, 2025 se fallo. ahora no hay de reemplazos en todo el pais.

Arrived super fast. Installation was straight forward - make sure you turn off your circuit breaker, and follow the manual.It looks very stylish and this is something I always wanted on my wall. It will definitely make wherever you are installing this more modern compared to a traditional switch, or even another non-touch screen smart switch.Performance is good, touchscreen UI is smooth as you can tell in the video. Although there is a noticeable lag before the light turns on and after you press the switch, but that may be just my LED's compatibility.Another thing to look out for is durability. I've read other reviews saying that this stops working after a couple months, so I will have to wait and see how that goes. For now it's great!

This is a decent smart light (and only lights) switch with a touchscreen (neutral wire required) that comes with everything needed to have these lights installed. The included manual is easy to read and easily followed with clear instructions if you haven't done this before. In comparison to the ordinary switches, dimmable or otherwise, this single pole dimmable switch allows you to control the lighting fixtures (and ONLY lights) using the touchscreen and/or the companying app which is essentially what all other lighting switches operate anyway so there isn't fancy here.All there is really is to first shut off the power to the switch/outlet you will be working on, remove the plate and replace the switch with the new one by connecting together the wires with the same color using the provided twist-on wire connectors. Of course, there are plenty of how-to videos on youtube for how to do this.They support both Alexa and Google Assistant (and possibly other automation systems with integration) provided that you are ok with the license agreement (i.e. providing your info to 3rd parties etc); however, they only support 2.4GHz as do the vast majority of others. Unfortunately, this particular switch does NOT have any of the safety certifications which is disappointing so if this concerns you, look elsewhere.≡ Safety note (from official gov sites)✔ Electrical products that plug into an electrical outlet must meet Canadian national safety standards and be certified by an accredited certification body.✔ Always check for certification marks, such as CSA, cUL, or cETL, before purchasing electrical products that plug into an electrical outlet. These marks indicate that the products are assessed and conform to the required Canadian national safety standard.✔ Do not buy or use electrical products that plug into an electrical outlet without a certification mark.While some people would argue that these safety certifications means little or even nothing because there are products out there with safety cert that fail to perform while others without it have performed better in comparison. I'd say that's fallaciously misguided simply because exceptions are never to be used as supportive arguments to statements that are inherently untrue.Do you stop using seatbelts because someone died of accidents while wearing one? Is driver's license unnecessary because more accidents are caused by those with valid licenses than not? There are countless examples I could think of but most importantly is the undisputed fact that it is the Canadian law and it's there to minimize harm and not necessarily eliminate it. If the idea of certifications (safety or otherwise) are truly useless, then our civilization would crumble. In either case, I'd choose and support products with any of the 3 certs mentioned above any day over products that have none. The choice is of course yours, as always.≡ ValueAll things considered, this is a reasonably decent touchscreen dimmable smart light switch that seems (no safe cert though) well-constructed and works as expected without issues (so far); however, its longevity remains to be seen (as a relatively large percentages of these smart switches tend to malfunction or stop working after a few months). It's somewhat reasonably priced at $80 for what it provides and its overall usability and performance. Your mileage might vary.

This is a nice wifi dimmer switch. It has a more features besides the dimmer like an intercom system but that would require more than one switch and i only have one so i cannot speak to how well that works. As a dimmer switch it works just fine. it was easy to install and using the app to set up the wifi was painless. you must have a neutral wire to install this switch but most newer homes will have it. when you turn the switch on or off, the light gently fades in and out and this is a nice touch. the dimmer range can be configured. i haven't added the alexa skill so i can control it through alexa but given how easy everything else was in the setup, i am sure it will be easy and work well. compared to other dimmer switches this is pretty expensive especially if you are only going to use it as a switch and not use the intercom. i like that the screen displays a small clock and the weather. i was worried that the screen would be bright at night since it is in our bedroom, but i found that the display on/off time can be configured and also turned off if you wish to do so. the switch looks very nice on our wall.i use homeassistant in my house and i haven't yet got this working with it. i saw some posts on homeassistant forums where people asked for a beta firmware and got it working with matter. they were pretty slim on the details but i think in future i hope i will be able to integrate this switch into my homeassistant instance when the firmware is released to the general public.overall, it is a nice dimmer switch. it is probably best suited to people who will install more than one given its price and that you need more than one for it to act as an intercom. i could not see any safety certifications on the switch and this might be a deal breaker for some. it usually is for me, but the switch didn't appear junky with thin wires, etc so i installed it. it is a little big like all of these switches but i was able to fit it in my electrical box no problem. this is worth a look if you are looking for a wifi dimmer switch but be aware that there are less expensive options out there if you just want to use it solely as a dimmer switch.

At the time of writing this review, this touch screen dimmer costs $129.00. There is a $50 coupon available, to bring this to $79.00.I'm an electrician by trade so installing this was pretty easy, but I can see where others might struggle. Specifically that this requires a neutral to operate properly. Almost all modern smart him appliances do require it, and it's been code to run neutrals to all fixtures and switches for a few years now. But if you have an older home, you need to check before you purchase this. This device is also fairly large inside the 1110 box so make sure you have the appropriate depth/room before you buy or install.With that being said, it works really well. It's nice being able to have a smart appliance in the location of where my dimmer switch was. It's not in the way, doesn't require being plugged in to an outlet, doesn't light up the room in the dark.As a dimmer, it works great. It's able to noticeably dim my bedroom lights 1% at a time. The dimming function is smooth and works arguably better than my older analogue one.As a smart device, that's where this really shines. It's nice having the date, time and weather displayed on the switch so I can see it when I walked by it first thing in the morning. Also having the ability to set a timer for the lights is really nice so I don't have to worry about leaving the lights on. Being able to make calls to and from the rooms is pretty nice too. Where this switch is located in my house, you can pretty much hear it from anywhere up stairs, so getting someone's attention upstairs while I'm down stairs is pretty easy.There's not safety certs on the device, so this is something to consider if you're buying this for someone else.Overall, decent device. I am taking a star away because of the lack of safety certifications.