Amazon has just released four new smart switches from its Basics Smart Switches lineup. These products add simple smart control to the existing home lighting. The new smart switches come quite cheap and are already available on Amazon’s official website. Amazon previously had three smart home models and the new products bring the Amazon-branded smart home gadgets count to up to seven. The Amazon smart home ecosystem is certainly growing gradually. The lineup includes a smart thermostat, a smart indoor air quality monitor, and a smart plug.
The new smart switches were launched recently and are priced between $18 and $21. They are the single-pole switch ($17.99) and single-pole dimmer ($19.99), which are both for controlling one lighting circuit. The third and fourth products are a three-way switch ($18.99) and its accompanying three-way dimmer ($20.99), which helps you to control one circuit from two locations.
The new Amazon smart switches are compatible with Amazon’s Frustration-Free Setup and Certified for Humans programs. This means that the user will not have installation hassles. The flip side however is that the devices need to be connected to the home’s wiring and require a neutral wire. The Voice Assistant also only supports Amazon’s Alexa.
The new smart switches do not need a smart home hub to connect to the internet, as its app and Alexa provide the needed backbone. How the products will transit to marketing success remains to be seen. The exclusive operation of the smart switches may also limit its versatility.
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