So I've got some smart home stuff in my house already. It started with my realtor giving me ecobee thermostats. The house already had a ring doorbell installed. Then I got a Nest camera to yell at my dog when she got on the couch. I had trouble getting copies of keys that worked in my locks, so I got the Yale locks through Nest. I'm starting to like being able to check on things at home from my phone, so now I'm thinking about adding smart switches to my house to be able to control the lights.
I know about smart bulbs, but I don't think I'll ever really want to control each individual one (maybe I'll make an exception with a lamp or two later). I'm ok with the current grouping by switches. I recently changed out all of the bulbs in my house to dimmable LEDs where they were previously incandescent. I'm not looking to automate any lights, but I'd like the option to turn them on/off or dim them.
What are some good smart switches that work with Google Home or Amazon's Alexa? I don't currently have either. I'm not big on talking to my devices. I only say 'Hey Siri' when I can't find my phone. I'd like the possibility of being compatible with both Google Home or Alexa if I decide to go that route later though. What hubs do you like for making things easier on your wifi? What smart home app is your favorite for consolidating most of your smart devices?
I know about smart bulbs, but I don't think I'll ever really want to control each individual one (maybe I'll make an exception with a lamp or two later). I'm ok with the current grouping by switches. I recently changed out all of the bulbs in my house to dimmable LEDs where they were previously incandescent. I'm not looking to automate any lights, but I'd like the option to turn them on/off or dim them.
What are some good smart switches that work with Google Home or Amazon's Alexa? I don't currently have either. I'm not big on talking to my devices. I only say 'Hey Siri' when I can't find my phone. I'd like the possibility of being compatible with both Google Home or Alexa if I decide to go that route later though. What hubs do you like for making things easier on your wifi? What smart home app is your favorite for consolidating most of your smart devices?