Product Features | Eve Light Switch

All features of Eve Light Switch

Apr 20, 2021 - by Lars - Comments
 
 

Please note: This text refers to the EU version of Eve Light Switch (2nd generation)

 

Eve Light Switch is a HomeKit-enabled wall switch like no other. Find out just how easy it is to replace your current switch with a smart one that blends beautifully with the most popular models and converts your single or multi-bulb setup into an intelligent lighting system.

 

Most people think smart lighting means replacing conventional bulbs with LED lights. You can control LEDs with apps or voice commands, but you switch them on and off like regular lights. Replacing bulbs seems like a simple solution, but they’re not as convenient as you might think: Once an LED lamp is turned off using the wall switch, you can talk and tap all you want - it’s not going to respond. Now that’s not very smart. Enter Eve Light Switch. This fully-featured smart light switch gives you all the functionality of a regular switch combined with uninterrupted access to the convenience of connected lighting. 

 

Simply put: Eve Light Switch adapts optimally to your home and your habits. Not the other way around.

 

Eve Light Switch supports Bluetooth and Thread, and joins your Thread network automatically. As a router node, Eve Light Switch relays other Thread accessories’ data packages and enhances the stability and reach of your smart home. Thread accessories don’t need a proprietary bridge to communicate with each other – they simply need a Border Router, which for HomeKit over Thread is HomePod mini. Discover all you need to know about HomeKit over Thread here

 

Design

Eve Light Switch comes with an elegant and timeless 55 mm switch plate and compatible frame, both in matte white. If your home is already equipped with a 55 mm design, then it’s easy to combine your existing single or multi-switch frames with the included switch plates. But don’t worry if the included design doesn’t fit your decor or dimensions: Opus offers many options that match the look, feel and size of some of the most popular models on the market. See for yourself here. It’s important to note that there is no industry standard for switch plates, so you’ll need to replace the plates as well because they won’t fit Eve Light Switch.

Installation

To install Eve Light Switch, it helps to have a good understanding of how electrical wiring works. That’s why we typically recommend hiring an electrician. Your building must be equipped with a neutral wire. And be sure to use only copper or copper clad wire in dry, indoor locations. Find complete installation instructions in our Quick Start Guide.

Adding Eve Light Switch to HomeKit

You can add Eve Light Switch using either the Eve or Home app. In the Eve app, go to Settings and tap Add Accessory. In the Home app, tap Add Accessory on the Home screen. The basic setup that follows (Siri name, room, type and adding to favorites) is the same in both apps. Eve additionally displays a summary including tips for usage, and you can also specify type, name and more. A sample Siri command appears based on the name you enter, which automatically adjusts as you make changes. Under Types, tap on the switch, light or fan icon that best fits your purpose.

Advanced features in the Eve app

While the Home app only allows you to turn Eve Light Switch on and off from the favorites and detail views, the Eve app gives you more advanced features. Below the power switch you’ll find a timeline showing you when and for how long Eve Light Switch was on. Tap on the little info button to display the data in a table. The app retrieves the data for the graph and list display from Eve Light Switch’s memory and saves it exclusively on your iOS device. 

 

At the upper end of the detail view you’ll find an expandable menu where you can jump right to the settings or, using the ID button, identify and locate that particular light switch (tap once to make the LED on the switch blink). In addition to selecting the room and type, you’ll find a number of other important options under settings. If you installed Eve Light Switch upside down, activate the opposite on/off orientation. This ensures your switch functions as expected: pressing the lower half of the switch will turn it on and the upper half will turn it off. 

The Status LED option controls when the green LED behind the switch illuminates – when the switch is on or off and how bright it should be (dark, medium, bright). This is useful when the switch is outside the room where the light is located.

Set the type of switch connected to Eve Light Switch in the external input settings if you are using the input as a cross or alternating switch.

The switch-off timer is ideal for stairways, hallways, laundry rooms and other areas where you typically only spend short periods of time. Simply set a duration after which Eve Light Switch turns the light off automatically and without any further programming or help from your home hub.

Autonomous schedules

Schedules are another feature you’ll find in the detail view. They are stored on the accessory itself and even run when Eve Light Switch is not connected to your iPhone or home hub. They’re perfect for countless purposes as you can add schedules based on sunrise or sunset. 

Tap on the gear icon to add a program.

Say, for example, you’d like to switch on the exterior light outside your front door in the evening. Simply select the days of the week, tap New Event, activate the option On, set the time to one hour after sunset and tap Add. Tap New Event again, activate the option Off, set the switch-off time to 11pm and tap Add. 

To set up a separate weekend program, select Add Program and repeat the procedure for Saturday and Sunday.

HomeKit automations  

You can create loads of convenience with your home hub and the automation features available in your Eve and Home apps. Program Eve Light Switch to turn on the kitchen light at sunrise, to make an exterior light react to movement detected by a sensor, and to control the light in the hallway as soon as HomeKit registers the arrival of your iPhone or that of an invited guest. 

Sunrise triggers HomeKit to turn on the kitchen light on weekdays. Open Eve > Automation > Rules and tap Add Rule followed by Continue. Next tap Add Trigger > Time > Sunrise or Sunset. Select the options “Sunrise” and “30 min before” and then the weekdays Monday through Friday under “Repeat”. Tap Add and Continue until you reach Scenes. Tap Add Scene followed by Add Actions. Select Kitchen from your rooms and activate the option Power > On for your Eve Light Switch. Then tap Add and Continue. Name your scene – like Morning Mood – and then tap on Done and Continue. Name the Rule  

Eve Motion detects movement outside your home and triggers HomeKit to activate the exterior lights. The light automatically turns off again based on the switch-off timer you set in the Eve app. To program the light to switch off after a preset time, open the Eve app and go to Settings > [Eve Light Switch] > Switch-off Time and then select the desired duration.

It’s already “after sunset” and the “first person” gets home. HomeKit turns on the light in the hallway based on these conditions and events. 

Siri examples

"Hey Siri, switch on the light in my [ROOM]."

"Hey Siri, switch on/off my [SIRI-NAME]."

"Hey Siri, is the light on in my [ROOM]?"

 

No bridge or starter set required.

Eve Light Switch works right out of the box. No additional accessories are required. Schedules are stored directly on the accessory itself, so they’re always executed without the involvement of any other devices.

For automations (such as controlling lights based on if you’re at home or away or via a motion sensor), you’ll need Apple TV or a HomePod as a home hub.

 

Increase the reach of your devices

Add HomePod mini to your home and your latest-generation Thread-enabled Eve Light Switch will be able to communicate via Thread – the mesh network that reaches even the farthest corners of your abode. This happens automatically without you needing to configure anything. A Full Thread Device, such as Eve Light Switch, can act as a router node and relay data packets from other Thread devices. 

 

To view the structure of your Thread network and see where you can make improvements, simply go to the Settings area of the Eve app and tap Thread Network. Among other things, you’ll be able to tell which nodes your Thread devices use to communicate and whether you can further improve the stability and reach of your network and devices by adding one more Eve Light Switch  or Eve Energy to your home.

 

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Eve accessories are designed to safeguard your personal data. All data is fully encrypted and only transferred directly between the Eve accessory and your iPhone, iPad or home hub. Strong encryption verification during each connection attempt makes sure that only you hold the key to your home. Learn more

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113 Comments
Hallo Vauha! Wenn das Eve Light Switch (EU) den alten Schalter ersetzt, lassen sich natürlich auch Automationen anlegen, die Eve Energy oder auch Nanoleaf Essentials bulbs über eine Szene mit einschalten. Viele Grüße, Volker
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Nov 24, 2021
Theo de Jong
Hi Volker, I would like to install the Eve Light Switch in my living room, where there are two areas with lights (about 6 in each area). There are two double switches on either side of the room, to control both areas from either side.
Would it be possible to replace (one of) these double switches with Eve Switches?
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Nov 11, 2021
Hello Theo! As I don't know what country you are from: Eve Light Switch (EU) replaces a single switch only, we don't offer a double or triple switch. It does support the installation with substation though (https://help.evehome.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036558353-How-do-I-setup-Eve-Light-Switch-EU-). Best regards, Volker
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Nov 12, 2021
Thomas Franke
Hallo, kann man über den Lichtschalter auch dimmen lassen wenn die Lampe dimmbar ist?
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Oct 8, 2021
Hallo Thomas! Eve Light Switch ersetzt einen normalen Lichtschalter mit Ein-/Aus-Funktion, Dimmen wird nicht unterstützt. Viele Grüße, Volker
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Oct 8, 2021
Aber es wäre möglich, die "Ein"-Funktion des Schalters mit einer Automation zu belegen, die das Licht nur mit verringerter Helligkeit anschaltet?
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Aug 15, 2022
Hallo FB! Sie können eine Automation anlegen mit Strom Ein (Eve Light Switch) als Auslöser. In der Szene können Sie dann ein anderes Gerät als die verbundene Lampe schalten. Falls die andere Lampe Dimmen erlaubt, auch mit verringerter Helligkeit. Viele Grüße, Volker
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Aug 16, 2022
Cas Teunis
Is there an option to disable the relay so you can use the status (on/off) to trigger scenes and automations.
My whole house has smart bulbs but I would like to also control them with a physical switch.
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Sep 2, 2021
Hello Cas! We don't recommend using Eve Light Switch with HomeKit enabled bulbs. When off they won't be powered any longer and can't be controlled. Best regards, Volker
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Sep 3, 2021
Hello Volker! Thanks for your reply! Yes I know, that's why I would like to know if there is an option to disable the relay functionality and let the power on all the time. By switching, only the software sees it as an action (switch) and you could do whatever you want then. Trigger a scene, turn on the light, you name it. There are a few wifi options available that can do this but I would like to use a tread enabled option. Best regards, Cas
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Sep 28, 2021
Hello Cas! Sorry, no option there. Best regards, Volker
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Sep 29, 2021
That answers my question too. But it really should be a feature, and given the switch can be controlled through HomeKit it could conceivably be added in a firmware update.
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Jan 16, 2022
Yes, you can not "disable" the relay but you can IGNORE the relay. Simply connect the load wire so it is always "hot". The relay will still open and close but it will not be connected to the load.
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May 15, 2023
Lukas
Hallo, haben Sie vor ein Doppelschalter zu entwickeln? Es wurde viel helfen.
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Aug 29, 2021
Hallo Lukas,
aktuiell ist das nicht in Planung, sorry. Viele Grüße, Volker
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Aug 30, 2021
Matthias
Hallo Volker,
ich habe in meinem Treppenhaus mehrere Tastschalter (1x Wippe nach unten getastet, Licht im ganzen Treppenhaus an, nochmal Taster kurz gedrückt, alle Lichter wieder aus).
Ich glaube dafür ist ein Stromstoßrelais (Eltako) im Zählerkasten verbaut.
Frage: bekomme ich den Eve Light Switch da irgendwie mit eingebunden,
so dass ich (zusätzlich zur manuellen Betätigung der Wandtaster) das Treppenhauslicht
auch über HomeKit schalten könnte?
Könnte ggf. ja auch im Zählerkasten verbaut werden. Gruß Matthias
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Jun 25, 2021
Hallo Matthias! Lösungen mit Stromstoßrelais unterstützt Eve Light Switch (EU) nicht, sorry. 'Normale' Schaltungen mit Nebenstellen schon, da wird nur der Schalter getauscht, der die Verbindung zum Licht macht, die anderen bleiben. Dazu gibt es auch Informationen in unseren Helpfiles:
https://help.evehome.com/hc/de/articles/360036558353-Wie-richte-ich-Eve-Light-Switch-EU-ein-
Aber wie gesagt, keine Stromstoßrelais. Viele Grüße, Volker
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Jun 26, 2021
Für mich stellt sich eine ähnliche Frage: Könnte man in der von Matthias beschriebenen Konfiguration nicht das Stromstoßrelais im Schaltkasten selbst durch den Eve Lightswitch ersetzen? Die Taster im Treppenhaus senden bei Betätigung heute einen Impuls an das Relais. Das Relais baue ich aus. Stattdessen montiere ich in oder neben den Schaltkasten eine Aufputz-Dose, in die der Eve Lightswitch passt. Bezüglich der Schaltung der Lampe ersetzt der Eve Lightswitch dann das Relais wie bei einer gewöhnlichen Zimmerlampe. Und der Impuls von den Tastern im Treppenhaus schaltet dann nicht wie heute das Relais, sondern wird als externer Eingang für die Schaltung des Eve Lightswitch genutzt. Müßte das nicht gehen?
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Dec 18, 2021
Hallo Christian! Ich weiß das schlicht nicht. Die Vorgaben für den Betrieb des Eve Light Switch sind bekannt. Die Konstellation müssten Sie ausprobieren. Viele Grüße, Volker
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Dec 18, 2021
Hallo Christian,
hast du dieses ausprobiert wie du es beschrieben hast? Also das Relais getauscht mit dem Eve Light Switch im Stromkasten. Ich habe die gleiche Problematik und überlege dieses auch so umzusetzen. Liebe Grüße
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Apr 10, 2022
Manuel
Hallo Volker, lässt sich der Eve Light Switch in einer Kreuz- oder Wechselschaltung mit einem Dimmer betrieben werden? Meine Idee ist das Licht über den Eve Switch zu schalten und zusätzlich über den Dimmer die Helligkeit zu steuern. Viele Grüße Manuel
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Jun 22, 2021
Hallo Manuel, das wird leider nicht klappen, sorry. Viele Grüße, Volker
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Jun 23, 2021
Herma
Hallo, warum gibt es denn keinen RSS Feed für das Blog? Damit verpassen manche oft die News! Viele Grüße, Herma.
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Jun 6, 2021
Hallo Herma! Aufgrund das fast nicht existierenden Nachfrage ist der RSS-Feed schon lange Zeit eingestellt. Viele Grüße, Volker
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Jun 7, 2021
Alberto
Hi, one question: Do you expect in the near future to have an Eve light Switch where it should not be needed to change the original mechanical switch, like some of your competitors has already in their portfolio? I have a very nice and designed light switch in my home and this type of accessory could be the best and probably for your business as well. :)
By the way this week I have bought the new Apple TV and it is working perfectly on my Thread Net like main router. You should already update your web adding this like replacement of Homepod mini... :):)
Regards, Alberto
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May 31, 2021
Hello Alberto! Sorry, but there are no plans for a different kind of light switches. Thanks for the hint, we'll add Apple TV 4K (2021) in the blog text. Best regards, volker
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Jun 1, 2021
Tonitom
Kann der Schalter auch parallel ein eve Stechdose schalten? Ich habe im Gäste WC eine Deckenleuchte und nachträglich eine Spiegelleuchte, die in einer Steckdose gesteckt ist, installiert. Die Leuchten sollen gleichzeitig geschalten werden. Momente hab ich das über Homematic gelöst, aber bis die Funksteckdose reagiert vergehen immer ein paar Sekunden, was viele Gäste irritiert.
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May 14, 2021
Hallo Tonitom! Ja, das Klappt. Am Besten nutzen Sie ein Eve Energy (2020). Wenn Sie noch einen HomePod mini nutzen geht das ganze über Thread rasend schnell. Viele Grüße, Volker
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May 15, 2021
Mathias
Ist ein Rollladenschaltereinsatz mit Thread in Planung? Würde das restliche Portfolio von Euch sinnvoll ergänzen.
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May 8, 2021
Hallo Mathias, aktuell ist keine Rolladensteuerung bei uns in Planung, sorry. Viele Grüße, Volker
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May 9, 2021
Das kann ich nur wiederholen. eine Unterputz-Rollandensteuerung wäre ein Traum.
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Jan 13, 2022
Wolfgang
Hallo, mich würde interessieren, wieviel Strom braucht so ein Lichtschalter? Viele Grüße Wolfgang
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May 7, 2021
Hallo Wolfgang! Eve Light switch benötigt rund 0,5 Watt wenn es aus ist und knapp 1 Watt wenn ein. Viele Grüße, Volker
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May 7, 2021
Gerrit
Hallo, gibt es über die App eine Möglichkeit, Aktionen auszulösen, wie beispielsweise eine smarte Lampe einzuschalten? Beispiel: Hinter dem Schalter ist eine smarte Lampe geschaltet, an der immer Strom Anliegen sollte. Kann ich den Schalter so programmieren, dass dieser den Befehl Lampe an/aus funkt?
Liebe Grüße
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Apr 26, 2021
Hallo Gerrit! Die per Kabel mit Eve Light Switch (EU) verbundene und geschaltete Lampe sollte nicht 'smart' sein. Da diese , wie Nanoleaf Essential Bulbs, Strom zur Kommunikation benötigen, geht das natürlich nicht. Ist etwa eine 'normale' Lampe verbunden, lassen sich per Automation/Szene natürlich auch undabhängig genutzt HomeKit-fähige Lampen schalten. Viele Grüße, Volker
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Apr 27, 2021
Ich habe genau dieses gerade umgesetzt. Die Smartelampe hat einfach dauerhaft Strom und der Eve Switch nur L und N, leitet den Strom also nirgends hin.
Per App die Sache dann so konfiguriert, dass ein Tastendruck die Lampe an und auch wieder aus macht. Wird die Lampe z.B per Siri angemacht, kann man auch andersrum so den Schalter parallel den Status aktiv geben.
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Aug 5, 2021
Michal
Do you plan also toggle switch (i hope it is correct English name, i mean switch which is typically use on stairs)
Michal
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Apr 23, 2021
Hello Michal!
If you are talking about a switch using substations (https://help.evehome.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036558353-How-do-I-setup-Eve-Light-Switch-EU-), the Eve Light Switch (EU) does, the Eve Light Switch (US) does not. Best regards, Volker
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Apr 23, 2021
Janno
Does it support dimming or on/off only?
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Apr 21, 2021
Hello Janno! No, Eve Light Switch (EU) does not support dimming. Best regards, Volker
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Apr 22, 2021
david
Hi, Is this likely to be released in the UK too ? If so, when do you think this might happen ? thanks for your help.
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Apr 20, 2021
Hello David! To be honest, I don't know if it will be one day. I know many customers from the UK using the old model though. Best regards, Volker
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Apr 21, 2021
Is there an update on when the Thread-enabled version will be available in the UK yet?
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Nov 8, 2021
Hello Mike! Sorry, but Eve Light Switch (EU) is not approved for the UK. Best regards, Volker
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Nov 8, 2021
Is there any update on when a UK version of this switch will be available? Thanks
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Apr 29, 2022
Hello Paul! Sorry, we don't have an update here. Best regards, Volker
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Apr 30, 2022
Volker Buckow
Hallo, ich habe noch die Version 1 des Switch. Wie aufwendig ist ein Update und gibt es evtl. einen Kostenvorteil für Upgradewillige?
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Apr 20, 2021
Hallo Volker! Ein Update für das alte Eve Light Switch (EU) kann es nicht geben, da das für Thread benötigte Radio für IPv6 fehlt. Es gibt leider auch keine Upgrade-Optionen. Viele Grüße, Volker
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Apr 20, 2021
Stefan
Ist es möglich angeschlossene Leuchten zu dimmen?
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Apr 20, 2021
Hallo Stefan,
wie schon beim alten Modell ist keine Dimm-Funktion integriert, sorry. Viele Grüße, Volker
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Apr 20, 2021
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