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Brilliant smart home control reviews
Brilliant smart home control reviews







  1. BRILLIANT SMART HOME CONTROL REVIEWS HOW TO
  2. BRILLIANT SMART HOME CONTROL REVIEWS INSTALL

Final Report on Brilliant All-in-One Home Controlīrilliant products look like a winner for multi-family and select single-family home applications.

brilliant smart home control reviews

Brilliant’s approach of containing everything in the wallbox makes it a killer solution for the multifamily vertical. The intercom capabilities within the touchscreen enable room-to-room, room-to-app and front door answer capabilities. This is where I see a huge opportunity for apartment communities deploying hundreds of Brilliant devices throughout their buildings in an environment where having loose Amazon hubs or other IoT appliances are service nightmares. There are dozens of other integrations, including ButterflyMX’s multifamily video door station, which leverages the Brilliant built-in camera and microphone. I then added in my Sonos system which flowed seamlessly with easy-to-use music playback and elegant cover art. I connected our Alexa account and was immediately impressed with the far field voice recognition. The Brilliant All-in-One Smart Home Control comes with Amazon Alexa or Google Home built in.

BRILLIANT SMART HOME CONTROL REVIEWS HOW TO

Brilliant occupies real estate reserved for a device everyone knows how to use, so whatever goes in its place has to be insanely easy to operate. The last thing people want to do with a lightswitch is think about how to use it. I love that swiping up and down on the touchscreen turns lighting on and off. I set up an account with Brilliant, and the wizard continued along, showing me how to easily turn the light on and asking me if there were other Brilliant devices in the home. The touchscreen is less sensitive than a smartphone, so typing takes a little getting used to. After a quick Wi-Fi search, I was online and downloading system updates. I slid on the faceplate with a satisfying click and watched as it booted up.

BRILLIANT SMART HOME CONTROL REVIEWS INSTALL

This process would allow electricians to install Brilliant products in new construction without having to worry about damaging sensitive electronics. I love that there’s a way to test the wiring using a simple button before having to configure all the settings. It all worked like a champ, and it is worth noting they also have solutions for two-, three-, and four-gang electrical boxes.

brilliant smart home control reviews

I soon had the Brilliant All-in-One Smart Home Control installed, after swapping it out for an existing single-pole dimmer. Brilliant All-in-One Home Control Installation & Configuration The only rub here might be that homeowners tend to run hot and cold around doing electrical work, so their DIY product may end up being professionally installed by a trade (electrician) ill-suited to finish out the setup process. It’s clear that Brilliant is anticipating a DIY audience and addresses the complexities of single pole and three-way installations more simply than I’ve ever seen it done before (very reminiscent of the way Nest demystified thermostat wiring). The box top lifts off with a satisfying friction fit, revealing a well-designed installation guide.

brilliant smart home control reviews

They didn’t blow the budget on packaging but didn’t skimp either. The Brilliant All-in-One Smart Home Control arrives in a minimalist white box, which feels very Apple-esque. Unboxing Brilliant All-in-One Home Control Would it be simple and suitable for the apartment world? I set out to get some answers. The light switch replacement hardware is aimed at being a home control Swiss Army Knife. The Brilliant All-in-One Smart Home Control caught my eye as a possible contender. Sure, there are a few players out there, but no clear winner. It’s always been a mystery to me why home technology hasn’t made its way into the apartment world yet.









Brilliant smart home control reviews