Inovelli Blue switches in northern Japan (100VAC 50Hz)

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Hello, I would like to use a Inovelli blue switch in Japan with the following conditions:

  • 100VAC
  • 50Hz
  • ZigBee
  • Home assistant
  • No neutral
  • No 3-way (only single switch)
  • Hue Philips smart bulbs
  • Dimmer function in smart bulb mode

By reading this discussion it seems that it might work but I would like to have more conclusive proof if it is available.

Thanks

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I think Inovelli checked and the manufacturer did not recommend using on Japan electric grid; however YMMV.

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Using Inovelli switches in (southern) Japan - #8 by Eric_Inovelli?

The manufacturer said the dimmer doesn’t work on 50hz. They probably fixed the timing controlling the FETs so it can’t track down to 50hz.

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What about if the analog feature of the dimmer is not used but only as a digital controller for Home Assistant?

I mean: Dimmer on Innovelli switch → Home Assistant → Smart Bulb

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I am aware of the return policy but just to be on the safe side, let me ask: do you know if I can return one switch after I test it and, for some reason, it does not work as expected?

EDIT I just realized they do not ship to Japan in the first place. That’s it. I am out.
Thank you for the feedback anyway. I hope that one day they are going to make a switch that can be used outside of North America.

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