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This is why I like the Lutron switches - they work both manual and via HomeKit and if you change state one way you still can the other way - and they have a physical tiny tab you can pull to kill power to it if needed as a third backup.


Agreed. On a related note, I use these smart bulb dimmers all over the house: https://www.lutron.com/en-US/Products/Pages/StandAloneContro...

They work beautifully with Hue bulbs and HomeKit, as well as offline without WiFi. It also avoids the situation of people disabling smart bulbs by using the physical switch.


Those little guys are great. The Hue button thing (with four settings is nice too) though I’m not entirely sure how beneficial dimmable is in most areas.




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