Project Europa | 240V Smart Switch(es) For Europe (EU) - Zigbee, Thread/Matter

[darklink911]

Here’s the feedback I can come up with. Most of it is same as have already been said. I’ll try to be as concise as possible with pictures for clarity.

1. The text “North american video shown for context” can be slightly improved for clarity.

• For example it can have a disclaimer star and look somewhat like “*Video of North American switch shown for feature showcase”

2. The following text “If using Smart Bulb Mode in a multi-way setting, you will need to purchase an Aux Switch (“dumb” switches will not work).” could be improved with a disclaimer that the EU Aux switch will come if the crowdfund of the 240v switch is succesful.

3. Picture of what’s in the box needs a new sketch of the EU switch instead of the US switch. And preferably a sketch that shows no faceplate.

4a. Info-popups for the switch would be nice to have a 4th one explaining single-tap for up and down press. Mostly because unlike the US switch the EU switch is flat so it’s not obvious on the picture you can press on top and bottom for different actions.

4b. The picture showing of the different features here should show the product without the faceplate, to make it more obvious that the faceplate is not included (as answered in the pack)

It doesn’t look as sexy unfortunately, but clarity is good. Should look something along the lines of this picture:

5. Make the banner font for supported Smart Home systems slightly smaller so the Home Assistant text isn’t cut off.
   
   

I’m excited the order availability is getting closer and closer. I just bought a Nanoleaf Essentials Downlight to try out RGBW downlights in the smaller of my two toilets. To get a nice red nightlight to avoid waking up. And that is Matter over Thread but the dimmer I already had doesn’t work with a smart bulb so now I no longer only want the Inovelli White Switch but now I need it more haha, so it becomes guest-friendly

[hatchie]

Hi, living in Czech Republic and recently bought a new flat. I’m planning to make a smart home here and I’m really thrilled about this switch as a smart bulb mode is an absolute must for me and I was shocked how few switches with this capability there are. Generaly I really like the design you came up with.

Couple of questions from me:

• I picked up Homey Pro as the hub. I was able to find some information that Inovelli app for Homey is in the works, will the EU switch be supported? Any news about the app?
• Is there any way, any combination of settings that would allow this switch to operate exterior shutters?

[imran]

I didn’t realise that you can press on top and bottom separately. It’s not clear from the button design. Not sure how everyone else feels but I would suggest that the button shouldn’t be completely flat. Maybe slight rocker style or some kind of design on top and bottom to indicate it can be pressed.

The current design looks like the aqara switches which can only be pressed on the bottom.

[robin]

Design is finalized as for my understanding. And my opinion is that it requires two presses on the switch to learn how it works

[jetayloraux]

I imagine all your testing will be done in the US on a bench at voltage and frequency but if any beta testers are needed then sign me up electrical engineer with experience installing domestic electrical / smart switches, running home assistant with a zigbee coordinator and also thread / matter through other hubs.

Very keen for a switch with a built in mmWave sensor for every room.

[robin]

@Eric_Inovelli on the phone page it’s the US switch on the pictures in the bottom

[Derb]

We’re planning the electric wiring of our new home and it turns out, that about 80% of switches where i planned to install an Inovelli dimmer will either have to be 3-way (2 switches) or 4-way (3 switches).
So not being able to connect dumb switches turns out to be a real bummer for me.

I’m not sure that i’m willing to replace every switch in the house. Sadly I’m leaning more towards installing some simple Shelly-style in-wall dimmers now.