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The problem with smart light switches is that they sit on the AC path. This means they’re capable of starting fires. As a result you might want units that don’t have questionable designs or the cheapest relays inside. A proxy for that is being certified by a western certification organization. Something like UL, CSA, ETL, MET, TUF, etc. Both the certification and the grade of components used increase the price of such units. There are some cheaper certified switches too, but personally I wouldn’t install something that doesn’t carry the name of a North American (I’m in Canada) manufacturer on it. Leviton, Eaton, etc. And those are $50+. 😔
Sucks because you know they don’t cost nearly that much to make but it is what it is. 😅