"The company introduced this switch during its Devices and Services event in September, although it hadn't provided specifics on when it would be available to the market. The Smart Dimmer Switch is a wireless remote under the Amazon Basics brand that works with Alexa. The switch features four buttons that can be programmed individually to perform almost any action that Alexa can do. The buttons can control specific smart home devices, groups, run routines, play music, and more."
"Unlike a regular switch, the Smart Dimmer Switch can control multiple devices at once and run preset automations. Instead of simply dimming or switching on a light with a button press, you can set up a button on this Smart Dimmer Switch to turn on your bedroom lights, fan, and adjust the temperature on your smart thermostat at once. Amazon wants the Smart Dimmer Switch to deliver convenience and control without relying on voice commands."
Amazon launched the Amazon Basics Smart Dimmer Switch for preorder at $20 with orders shipping October 31. The battery-powered wireless remote includes four individually programmable buttons that trigger almost any Alexa action. Buttons can control individual devices, groups, run routines, play music, and execute preset automations that affect multiple devices simultaneously. Users can program single-button scenes — for example turning on bedroom lights, a fan, and adjusting thermostat settings together. The device enables common automations without voice commands and addresses privacy concerns from always-listening Echo devices by offering tactile control of Alexa-compatible smart home functions.
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