If you have the single switch variant, the touch screen is the only way to control the lights. You can also control other lights controlled by the Brilliant. Additionally, you can interact with the touch screen to control lights connected physically to the switch, as well as lights you have integrated with it (in my case, the LIFX lights). You can tap them to turn the lights on and off, and if they are dimmable you can slide your finger up and down the slider. The two switch model has touch-sensitive sliders for each light. Using the Brilliant to control lights is intuitive. Later I added LIFX and Ecobee integrations. Immediately I configured the lights connected to the switch (the touch screen walks you through options/configuration) and Alexa.
With Brilliant, you enter the wifi credentials (2.4Ghz only) via the touch screen and then you are off and running (you’ll need to set up a Brilliant account and receive an access code). Most smart switches go into an access point (AP) mode and have you connect directly to them for configuration. It’s pretty big compared to regular light switches. You’re probably going to have to work to get the Brilliant Home Control to fit in your light switch box.You really just combine the instructions for each to get it right. The instructions for the 2 switch plate have scenarios for single pole and 3-way switch hookup, but no instructions for one of each in the box, which is what I have.Tug on the wires a bit to make sure they’ll stay in place.
It’s easy for the wires to slip out if you don’t. Make sure you tighten the screws that hold wires in place.This isn’t crystal clear from the instructions. If you are installing a 2 switch panel you only need to connect 1 ground and one neutral, even though there are two places to connect them.Seems simple, right? Well, there are a few things you should keep in mind: If all works well slide on the front panel and start enjoying! Turn the breaker back on and test the lights.Connect the load, line, ground, and neutral wires (and also the travelers if doing a multi-way switch) according to the instructions.Disconnect the existing light switch(es).Make sure you have a neutral wire, as these switches require them.Turn off the power at the breaker (I always suggest you test the lines just in case you turned off the wrong circuit, or they are mislabeled.The basic steps for installation are the same as installing most smart switches:
Brilliant smart home control panel install#
I strongly suggest you look at the appropriate one for your install (single pole vs multi-way, and one switch vs multi-switch). I’m not going to repeat the details of these videos, but I have them below.
Brilliant smart home control panel how to#
If you install multiple Brilliant switches in your home, you can use them as an audio or video intercom! More on that later.īrilliant has a few great videos that show you how to install their switches.
Anything other than the basic white, however, will cost you a premium of $19 to $29 dollars depending on the number of switches. They have controllers that can control anywhere from 1-4 different light switches. The Brilliant has a few options and prices. I also found no way to change the wake word to Echo, Amazon or computer as you can with Echo devices. Unlike the Echo Dots and Shows of the world, this unit does not play music, despite having a speaker. “Alexa, What’s the weather?” “Alexa, Who is Albert Einstein?” Ask who Albert Einstein is the display shows his picture and biography. Ask it about the weather and the Brilliant will answer as well and show the current weather and forecast on the display. In some ways, it’s closer to the Echo Show. It can do almost everything an Echo can do with a couple of differences. In addition to allowing voice control of Brilliant switches, it functions as an Alexa interface as well. Alexa IntegrationĪlexa integration is taken a step further. The Google Assistant integration allows control of Brilliant light switches via voice. It can work as a regular light switch (or dimmer), but it also has a brilliant (pardon the pun) touch screen that can control many smarthome products, such as:īrilliant integrates with Alexa, Google Assistant (Apple HomeKit support is in the works). Think of it as the combination of an Echo Show or Google Nest Hub and a smart light switch. The Brilliant Home Control is a light switch that doubles as a smart home hub.
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