Ecolink Z-Wave Plus Wireless Motorized Toggle Light Switch

This motorized smart switch sits on top of a normal light switch and controls it mechanically. It has distinct versions for toggle-style switches and rocker-style switches, as well as for single-gang and double-gang switches.

This product is similar to the Switchmate Snap-On Instant Smart Light Switch. Unlike its Switchmate competitor, its installation requires removing the dumb switch's plate and screwing the smart switch in its place. I personally like it better that way as I find it gives a neater finish. Another notable difference with the Switchmate product is that it uses Z-wave instead of BLE, which should give it a better range.

I found the device's installation process to be quick and straigthforward. The switch can be toggled manually without the motor being involved, and doing so feels oddly satisfying.

I bought both the double-gang and single toggle versions of that switch. At the time of writing (August 2025), I have been using these devices for 3 years. Batteries have needed a change every few months, which is probably to be expected with a motorized device. It might be better to use rechargeable batteries with this device. When the batteries are low, the device enters a stage where it is still able to report its state to Home Assistant, but cannot be remotely controlled anymore, giving the impression that it is broken, but changing the batteries fixes the issue.

Below is a short video showing the switch in action:

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