Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch, 3-Way, Works with Alexa Only, Voice Control, Wi-Fi Light Switch, Schedule, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, No Hub Required, White

It works. I have tried many of the cheaper brand dimmers that Amazon sells because I used a lot of them for a new house build we did. While spending more than $50 each on Lutron or Leviton does work well, I needed something cheaper. The issues you will run into will include the dimmer making an irritating buzzing sound, interference between one dimmer and another of the same kind and not getting smooth or complete dimming. I bought and tested these Amazon Basic Dimmers on some 6 and 8 inch LED wafer lights and it worked perfectly, no buzz, no interference and immediate recognition by Alexa to boot. At the price point I needed, these were solid, dim well and look high quality. Thumbs up!

Installed 3 of the 4 I received and all of them involved some elbow grease to jam into the electrical box. Was unable to install the 4th one since I found that if the light fixture you are sending it to does not accommodate dimming, it will start to slowly turn itself on (like it does with all these switches to be "fancy") but then turns itself off around 60% like it blew a fuse. Yes, I should have bought a switch when all I needed was a switch, but at the time the sale made the dimmer a cheaper option and didn't realize it would be an issue. Lesson learned.

I have over 20 of the three way dimmer switches installed all over my home. A number of them as a single pole, four pair in three way installation. Below are my experiences over the last few months. Hope it helps others. Single pole switch application – Switch A to Light physical application - Unconnected to Alexa works as expected – Turns on and off manually, dimmer works in multiple steps - Connected to Alexa works as expected – Turns on and off with voice control, dimmer works in multiple steps Three way switch application – Switch A to Light to Switch B physical application - Unconnected to Alexa Doesn’t work as a normal three-way switch 1. Turn the light on with switch A – One has to press twice on switch B to turn the light off. The first press takes over the control from switch A, hands it off to switch B – Second press turns the light off – Same applies vice versa 2. Dim the light with switch A – One has to press the dimming control twice on switch B to control the light. The first press takes over the control from switch A, hands it off to switch B – Second press controls the light - Connected to Alexa – Really doesn’t work 1. EITHER switch A or switch B connected to Alexa but NOT BOTH – Let’s assume switch A is connected to Alexa to explain the situation (really doesn’t matter which one) a. On and off as well as dimming will work as long as you ONLY use voice control (pretty much like a single pole application) b. If you manually control (on/off/dim) the light with switch A , voice control works as well (pretty much like a single pole application) c. If you manually control (on/off/dim) the light with switch B, voice control is simply disabled. I suspect because the Alexa connected switch is unable to take control over from switch B – You have to manually turn the light off with the switch that isn’t connected to Alexa to reset the situation 2. BOTH switch A, AND switch B are connected to Alexa – You have to give the switches each a name, say L1 and L2 a. You do NOT create a group to pair the switches together. i. You can voice control (on/off/dim) the light calling for either L1 or L2. ii. If you start with a switch (say L1), you should end with that switch as well. As an example, you can’t say turn on L1 and turn off L2. iii. The dimming is questionable at best. You can say what you want but the dimming controls are physically limited to high and low iv. The voice/manual limitation persists. Voice and manual control (on/off/dim) have to happen on the same switch. If you voice control L1 followed by manual control L2, you have to go back to L2 and turn off L2 to reset the situation b. You DO create a group to pair the switches together; say Living room to include L1 and L2. i. You can voice control (on/off/dim) the light calling for Living room ii. The dimming is questionable at best. You can say what you want but the dimming controls are physically limited to high and low iii. The voice/manual limitation is hap hazard. The installation can go into a total inconclusive state where lights are stuck on being on at a random brightness. The only way out is to pull the reset level from both switches and start the whole installation over again (connect switches to WiFi and so on)

Works as advertised but installation is tricky and the written instructions skip some key steps (probably bc they don't want to assume how your wiring is set up). While I am DIYer, I have ALOT of experience with electrical wiring, definitely more than most. 2 key things you need to know - 1) The switch must be the switch that is wired to the light (the instructions DO actually say this); 2) You will need to re-purpose one of your travelers on the wire between the switches and use it as the "Line" for the smart switch. You will only have one traveler from the first switch to the smart switch. This is not clear in the written instructions/steps but you will see it when you closely study the wiring diagram (at the bottom of the page) which is (as always) showing you end state of how the wiring should look when you are done. As a baseline, there are 3 different ways to wire a 3 way, mine looked like this (I believe this is pretty standard when power starts at the 1st switch) when I started: First switch (3 way) - 14/2 power (Line) attached to common terminal, 2 travelers from a 14/3 wire going to 2nd switch (red & black) attached to traveler switch terminals (neutrals (white) from "Line" and 14/3 capped together in box), at 2nd switch (3 way) - the 14/3 travelers were attached to traveler terminals on 3 way, 14/2 wire going to light with black connected to common terminal on switch, and white capped with white from 14/3 wire from 1st switch. to make this work, I took the black traveler wire and capped it to the "Line" wire in the first box. So the Line is attached to common terminal on 1st 3 way switch and the black traveler going to the smart switch. The first box now only has one traveler (red), the other traveler in 1st box has no wire (this is in the diagram). In the 2nd box (the Smart Switch), the red is connected to the brown wire, and the black traveler is connected to the "Line" wire on the smart switch. My configuration only used one smart switch, there is a configuration using 2 smart switches and I believe the set up is the same as what I described. If you are unable to baseline your existing 3 way light configuration or don't understand what I described, you should call an electrician. Alexa set up was a snap - opened Alexa app on my phone and it automatically discovered smart switch, I just had to rename it. Works great! Would have been 5 Stars if install instructions were a little better. Tried to call Amazon support for help - it was 15 minutes of my life I will not get back. Found more help in reviews/comments but decided to post my own review with my specific configuration.

I recently purchased the Amazon Basics 3-Way Smart Dimmer Switch and I have been extremely impressed with its functionality and ease of use. As someone who has been slowly converting my home into a smart home, I have tried out various brands and products, but this switch from Amazon Basics stands out as one of the best. First and foremost, the installation process was surprisingly simple. I was worried that I would have to hire an electrician to install the switch, but with the help of the detailed instructions provided, I was able to do it myself in just a few minutes. The switch does require a neutral wire, so make sure to check your wiring before purchasing. Once installed, I was able to connect the switch to my WiFi network and link it to my Alexa device without any issues. The 2.4 Ghz WiFi connection is strong and reliable, and I haven't experienced any connectivity problems or delays in controlling the switch with my voice commands. The dimming function is one of the standout features of this switch. I love being able to adjust the brightness of my lights with just a simple voice command or through the Amazon Alexa app. It's a small but convenient feature that adds a touch of luxury to my home. Another great aspect of this switch is its sleek design. The white color blends in seamlessly with my home decor, and the compact size (2.91 x 4.65 x 1.62 inches) means it fits in standard wall box. It also has a soft LED indicator light that is not too bright or distracting. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase of the Amazon Basics 3-Way Smart Dimmer Switch. It's a high-quality product at an affordable price point, and the fact that it's from Amazon Basics gives me peace of mind in terms of its reliability and customer service. I would highly recommend this switch to anyone looking to make their home a little smarter and more convenient.

-------- Another update April 2025 Fantastic when it works but it is an unreliable product. Every few weeks it stops responding to Alexa. I try once or twice per day to go through the set up procedure, after 2 or 3 days it will reconnect and work for another few weeks. Next time it happens I'll only try to redo the setup on one of them. I moved a WiFi (amazon EERO 6+) access point and get full bars on my phone near the switch. Echo Dot on the dresser next to the switch reports Good signal and a download speed of 97 Mbps. I am a handicapped senior and being able to ask Alexa to turn on the light when I have to get up in the middle of the night is an excellent use case for these products. ------- Stopped responding to Alexa Feb 2025 After 7 months I knocked off two stars because both switches stopped communicating with Alexa. I tried everything I found online. Technical support said they would process a refund, which would have been nice but an electrician costs more that the switches to install them. Turns out they never did issue a credit probably because it was too late. They did not seem to have any inclination to troubleshoot. Nice product but evidently they are unreliable. ---------- Just bought it in Aug 2024: I like it. It took 5 min to install the first one and about 2 min for the second. I especially like that I didn't need another unvetted foreign app on my phone to use it. When Amazon comes out with their branded dimming lamp plugs, I throw out or give away the ones I use now. Letting Amazon set up the device on shipping meant all I had to do was come up with a better name than "first switch" and assign it to a room. The only downside is dimming LED lights is ..uh.. non-linear. The difference between 5 and 10% is greater than 50 to 100% but it was the same for the dumb dimmer switches they replaced. I believe it is a featurew of LED lights. A suggestion to the software geniuses at Amazon: it be nice to be able to use light meter app on my phone to calibrate a lumen output to dimmer percentage. --------

In the process of upgrading our home, we transitioned to LED can lights and integrated Amazon Alexa-controlled dimmer switches. The Amazon Basics 3-Way Smart Dimmer Switches proved to be an excellent choice. Upgrading to the Amazon Basics 3-Way Smart Dimmer Switch was an easy and impactful change for our home—a true game-changer. Installation is a breeze, and the switch leads are the right length—long enough to connect without being obtrusive. The modern aesthetic, coupled with a well-designed faceplate, allows these switches to seamlessly integrate into spaces with other switches and faceplates. We've installed these switches on our main floor and are thrilled with the convenience they offer. The ability to control lights manually at the switch or via Alexa is a game-changer. The Alexa integration is effortless – upon wiring connection, Alexa automatically discovers the new device, requiring minimal effort to rename the switches. One standout feature is the compatibility with Alexa routines, enabling us to add lights seamlessly into our daily routines. The convenience and modern functionality of these switches make them a standout addition to our upgraded home. Highly recommended!

DO YOU HAVE 3 LIGHT SWITCHES? No where will you find what Im about to tell you. I bought this for my basement family room with recessed lights. Identify which switch has (hot wire) line wire coming from breaker box this is your line and switch #1 and then identify the switch that goes to the lights this is your load switch also #3 switch. Identify travelers and which switch they go to. Watch YouTube videos on how to identify these wires. Now mine has 3 light switches, 1st is a 3 way at the power(line) side, 4 way in the middle, and a 3 way at the light side(load) this is the one you will replace with smart dimmer. Your house must have neutral wires which are usually white. Do not confuse the neutral wires with white travelers. YOU ALSO WILL NEED A SEPERATE POWER WIRE(LINE WIRE) AT THE LAST SWITCH. You may need to be creative on how to get a seperate power wire to that last switch. So what I did is the 1st switch was my power (line) side, it stays the same, now the middle switch is a 4 way switch you keep both travelers connected that go back to 1st switch(power/or line), BUT you DISCONNECT one of travelers going to the 3rd switch(load/lights) It doesn't matter which one you chose, Now the 3rd switch is where you install the smart dimmer. So cap off the traveler you disconnected from middle switch Connect all other wires except the one traveler you disconnected from the middle switch. You should have a ground wire, a neutral wire harness (white)shoved in the back of the box, the one traveler you chose that goes back to midfle switch the load wire that goes to the lights, and then the power line wire you created( I had another switch in my last switch box so i was able to piggyback the power from that to power smart dimmer). Now all 3 light switches work independently manually and with Alexa.

The instructions suck… you basically have to add a pigtail and give constant power to one of the travellers and then it works perfectly … it is a fake three way that works as it should.. the one traveller that gets power only when the switch is up for example is enough to signal to the dimmer to toggle the power. Once you figure that out, installing it in a three pole setup is easy … sucks the instructions were not really clear .. but basically always power the black, sometimes power the red and you are good to go

Hagan caso a las reseñas de Mexico.... no funciona. Tengo 5 y las luces se prenden solas, se desconfiara de la app de Alexa solo, no se apaga en ocasiones. Tiene buena calificación pero para opiniones qué no son de México.

El producto no funciona en México. Hay que utilizar VPN y una cuenta en Estados Unidos, para poder configurarlo.

but whoever wrote the instructions needs to go back to instruction writing school. The three page pullout diagram at the beginning of the manual is the one to refer to as the diagram in the 3-way wiring section can be confusing (the drawing shows the ground wire going to one of the poles on the old switch). It would also help if it was identified that when replacing an existing 3-way set up (which I think 99% of people are doing), you basically need to turn the other switch into a single-pole switch. Rather than having the two traveller wires between the switches, you repurpose one of the travellers and hook it up with the live in order to have a live go directly to each switch. Once installed it works great and the fact that it was already connected to my Amazon account and I didn't need to set up wifi was a bonus. I have no idea there is a timer function so I didn't rate this aspect. If this timer function is from Alexa then I wouldn't consider it a function of the switch.

Nunca funciona!!! Comparando este apagador, con los más económicos que tengo ninguno falla como este, se apaga solo, normalmente nunca responde, las luces en ocasiones suben y bajan de intensidad solas, No lo recomendaría para nada, pensé que por ser de Amazon sería de calidad pero no!