💡 Elevate your smart home lighting—no wires, no limits!
The Candeo Zigbee C201 Smart Dimmer Switch Module offers advanced trailing edge dimming with up to 250W load capacity, compatible with all major Zigbee hubs including SmartThings, Echo, Philips Hue, and more. Designed for easy UK home installation without a neutral wire, it supports multi-way circuits and manual or app-based control, delivering smooth, flicker-free lighting customization for modern smart homes.
Manufacturer | Candeo Smart Ltd |
Part number | C201 |
Item Weight | 50 g |
Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm; 50 g |
Item model number | C201 |
Colour | White |
Style | Zigbee Dimmer (C201). 250W max. No N required. |
Power source type | AC power |
Voltage | 230 Volts (AC) |
Wattage | 250 watts |
Light source | Incandescent, LED, Halogen |
Switch Type | 2-way |
Included components | Zigbee dimming module, Instruction manual |
Batteries included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
N**K
Erroneous schematics
Works as intended, the schematics provided contain one error (wires from L1/L2 going to the lights should be coloured in red). This proved to be the biggest stumbling block, from then on, installing was ok, fits in a standard box, connected to the Zigbee network after a quick reset. Responsive.
J**E
Works Great in my Phillips Hue Setup
I have a light fitting with 8 incandescent bulbs which would cost a fortune to replace with smart bulbs and wouldn't look as good, so this device is a great low cost work around. Note that not all Zigby relays are compatible with Phillips Hue but this one is so great for that use (though not "official" so support could theoretically be removed in the future). Important things to note:The manual sates that these only work with retractive switches and NOT work with traditional rocker switches or dimmer switches. However I found this to be the exact opposite case in my setup. Retractive switches were only keeping the lights on while held down, and toggle switches worked fine (without dimming). Traditional dimmer switches have no effect at all. They will still work with your smart setup even with no physical switch attached.Also, these do not include any lengths of wire so if you don't have any spare you will have to cut/strip your existing wires to splice this device into the circuit.Should fit into most UK junction boxes, but only if your switch body is not too deep (I don't think th UK ones are as deep as the EU ones which are predominat in the marketing).It states that if you don't use a neutral wire you will likely need a bypass on the first light, however fortunately my 8 bulbs drew enough power so it wasn't needed.
S**Y
Works well as long as you fit the bypass
Very small size, easy to pair to my hubitat not sure about other devices. Would not switch off light unless I used a bypass which is an extra. Reading about them afterwards seems without a neutral you need it 100 percent. I would have given it 5 stars if the bypass came with it.
M**D
Great upgrade option
Very good all round control units. Had another manufacturer installed which kept needing resetting. Existing didn't connect reliably through ceilings with fire rating boards. These units work perfectly, including very smooth dimming to lower lux levels. Alexa controlled, plus connects to Philips hub.I would recommend these units, I've bought three of them already!
C**T
Good device, works with Hue/OpenHab/HA, not perfect though
This is a good device, and easy to work with. The screw terminals are decent quality, the LED tells you what you need to know and getting it paired is easy. It's compatible with Hue (it comes up as an on/off light), Openhab, HA etc.My problem with it was the S1 input. Per the wiring diagram, you can supply this with switch Live - it'll turn on when it gets this, or off when it's gone. This works fine if the device is really close to a simple rocker light switch (it is of course designed to be mounted behind such a switch). However, if the wire from the switch to the device is even just a couple of feet long, the electrical noise on it seems to confuse the device. It then won't see the switch being turned on or off. This doesn't work in my situation, and might not if you're putting it into a ceiling rose or similar.I didn't try if you switch between COM and S1 (without direct live) - my suspicion is this will work fine, but just no use in my particular use-case.All in all, it's a good switch, and it'll work beautifully for many, but not for me.
A**E
No flickering, good compatibilities
Works well with all my dimmable bulbs and lamps. Pairing with Hue or Smartthings flawlessly. If you need and traditional dimmable swith as well, you may also consider the dimmable switch with faceplate model. They did the same good job, save you a retractive switch and the prices are the same.
A**R
Amazing
The media could not be loaded. Absolutely brilliant. We tested 2 of these a while ago, fitted behind the light switch. They were awesome – responsive, stable, smooth dimming.So we’ve just had 20+ installed across the house as part of a refurb. Electricians did a great job.The dimmers respond fast to control in Smartthings and with Alexa, and work great with the physical switches we’re using in every room. Good zigbee repeaters too.Highly recommended and best I’ve found on the market.
M**D
Nor very reliable
Failed to connect after 6 months. I will be removing the other three modules.
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