So maybe after reading the first two reviews in this series (one / two) you have decided home automation is not for you; in my opinion that would be a mistake. That said, I can understand the apprehension some may have about messing with their electrical system, so what if you could achieve much of the same functionality by simply plugging something in?

Again Jasco delivers with the Z-Wave GE 12718 Plug In Smart Dimmer. This is a super simple device, and as with the others covered so far, this one is designed for indoor 120V 60Hz use though they do offer an outdoor version. It is rated for 300W incandescent, 100W CFL/LED or 1500W 12.5A resistive load. Operating temperatures are the same as other the devices at 32-104F (0-40C). It has one Z-Wave outlet with a claimed 100 foot range and one un-switched outlet which is also rated for 1800W resistive load. This device is UL listed and comes with a 2 year warranty.