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HomeSeer Z-Wave Dimming Wall Switch Comparison
note: performance with some non-incandescent load types may vary from switch to switch.
We recommend testing before buying large quantities of bulbs or switches.
Manufacturer
Cooper
Evolve
Jasco
Leviton
Brand
Aspire RF®
Evolve
GE
Vizia RF®
Model
Capacity
600 watt
1000 watt
600 watt
1000 watt
1000 watt
500 watt
500 watt
600 watt
1000 watt
600 watt
Voltage
120VAC
120VAC
120VAC
120VAC
120VAC
120VAC
120VAC
Circuits Supported
3-way*
3-way*
3-way*
3-way*
3-way*
3-way*
3-way*
Neutral wire required
no
yes
yes
yes

no

no
yes
Works as Repeater with no Load Connected
no
yes
yes
yes
no
no
yes
Controls Incandescent Loads
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Controls Fluorescent or CFL Loads
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Controls Dimmable CFL Loads
no
yes
yes
yes
no
no
yes
Controls LED Loads
no
yes
yes
yes
no
no
yes
Controls Magnetic Low Voltage Loads
no
yes
yes
yes
no
no
yes
Controls Electronic Low Voltage Loads
no
no
yes
no
no
no
yes
Paddle Operation
center
toggle
center
toggle
center
toggle
2-way
toggle
2-way
toggle
bottom
toggle
bottom
toggle
Companion Switch Required (for multi-switch operation)
Companion Switch Connection
wired
wireless
association
wireless
association
wireless
association
wired
wired
wired
Supports Instant Status
yes
yes
yes
no
no
yes
yes
Programmable Ramp Rate
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
Independent ramp rates for local and computer control
no
no
no
no
yes
no
no
Supports Z-Wave "Scene" class
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
Includes "Delayed-off" feature
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
no
Includes "Panic" mode
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
no
Includes Child Lock Feature
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
no
Programmable Power Level Restore
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
no
Programmable LED indicator
no
no
no
yes
no
no
no
Supports Z-Wave Lock "Beaming" Technology
no
no
no
yes
yes
no
no
Installs without wire nuts
no
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
Included colors
W**
W**
W**
W**
W
W,I,A
W,I,A
Trimplate Included
no
no
no
yes
no
no
no
Warranty*****
5/10 yrs*-
5/10 yrs*-
5/10 yrs*-
2 yrs
2 yrs
5 yrs
5 yrs
NOTE: Companion switches are NOT interchangeable between brands.
Color Key: W=white, I=ivory, A=almond
* May also be used in single switch (1-pole) circuits.
** For Evolve, White is standard; almond is special order (at same price). For Cooper, Alpine White is standard. White Satin, Desert Sand and Silver Granite may be special ordered (at same price).
***** All warranties are limited. check with manufacturer for details.
*-Product and performance warranties are extended to 10 years if installed as part of an ASPIRE RF Certified Installer System.