GE Z-Wave

13 reviews

Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of GE Z-Wave. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price. The usability also gets good reviews. Some have doubts about the size and design.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the GE Z-Wave is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

GE Z-Wave Plug-In Smart Switch

GE is one of the major companies in pursuit of quiet excellence, but unlike competitors' products like the iDevices Outdoor Switch , GE's Z-Wave Plug-In Outdoor Smart Switch requires that you already own a Z-Wave gateway. I chose to look at the...

For its price, this GE Smart Switch performs the basic functions admirably.

The physical design is clunky, you can't monitor energy consumption and, worse, it lacks a weather-resistant shell.

If you already own a Z-Wave gateway like Piper or SmartThings, this is a great switch to pick up. It performs well and it's a lot cheaper than others on the market.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : David Priest (cnet.com)

GE Outdoor Switch review: It's a steal, but can't stand alone

This Switch is a great deal if you have a Z-Wave gateway, but otherwise it's useless.

For its price, this GE Smart Switch performs the basic functions admirably.

The physical design is clunky, you can't monitor energy consumption and, worse, it lacks a weather-resistant shell.

If you already own a Z-Wave gateway like Piper or SmartThings, this is a great switch to pick up. It performs well and it's a lot cheaper than others on the market.

Oct, 2015

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Consumer review (homedepot.com)

GE Zwave on/off switch

One of the best delivered prices around. Easy to install. Connected right up to my Smart Things Controller.

Clear Instructions , Easy Installation , Easy to Use

they need a standalone zwave switch as a companion , device to mount on a wall w/o wires.

May, 2016

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Consumer review (homedepot.com)

GE Zwave Aux switch

Does what is advertised. Controls a top-level zwave wired switch.

Easy Installation , Easy to Use

not a con per-se they need to design a standalone , zwave switch to mount in remote locations w/o wire

May, 2016

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Consumer review (homedepot.com)

as advertised

This was a replacement for a similar switch and worked as advertised. It was simple to install and program.

Clear Instructions , Easy Installation , Easy Replacement , great assistance from home depot & manufacturer

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (homedepot.com)

Great Switches

Great switch. Works great with the GE Master switch. Don't have quite the tactile feel of a non-automated paddle switch, but personally I like the fact that the top of the paddle always is used for on, bottom of the paddle is always used for off in a...

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (homedepot.com)

nice smart switch

it work great just one thing the led light is not working ..

Easy Installation , Easy to Use

led is not working

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (homedepot.com)

Works fine and with Vera

Received a Vera Zwave controller and some smart switches for my birthday. Decided to add a dimmer since my old one was not LED ready. Installation is straight forward with a few subtle wiring changes. The carrier wire between the smart device and add...

Dec, 2015

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Consumer review (homedepot.com)

Works well but design issue

Ground screw at the very top of the switch is problematic, Attached 12 gauge wire and top of screw raised enough that it will not fit into wall box. Works well, paired with SmartThings easily.

Dec, 2015

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Consumer review (homedepot.com)