3-way switches and smart bulbs

[ny_robert]

Take a look at this thread when you get a chance,
https://community.inovelli.com/t/looking-for-instructions-for-red-series-on-off-always-on-power-to-smart-bulbs/677

@richthetech

To allow Smartthings control with a 3 way switch I cannot use an dumb switch paired with a Red Series dimmer, as the dumb switch will cut power to light thereby removing from Smartthings.

1. Correct! You cannot use a dumb switch - it will cut power to the bulbs. Relay would not help in this case.

2. In theory this should work

3. Yes you can use the dimmer on the new smart app without the device handler - it will be listed as a [generic Z-wave dimmer]. You would have to setup the parameters on the switch itself to disable relay and that you are using it in a 3-way.

FYI - device handlers take less than 5 minutes to create & publish. In the new SmartThings app, you can now edit advance functions