Can this be used to trigger a routine through Google Home? I have several RGB smart bulbs, and my hope is that I can use this switch to override a red hallway light for instance, and make it white or similar, or change brightness to 100% without a phone. null

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mjitkop · Accepted Answer

No, I don't think so.
I just checked in the Google Home app and it seems that routines can only be triggered in 3 ways: 
1. Voice command, 
2. Time, or 
3. Sunrise / sunset. 
So pushing this switch cannot be used as a trigger for a routine, as far as I can tell. 
This is one of the reasons why I installed Home Assistant recently on an old laptop so that I can create all types of fancy automations in my house, including using this switch and other smart devices made by TP-Link or other companies.

NASCARjunki · Answer

This model is not dimmable. It just turns the power on and off. If the Settings on the bulbs are already set it will turn them on and off for you but not control the bulb other than the power.

“Can this be used to trigger a routine through Google Home? I have several RGB smart bulbs, and my hope is that I can use this switch to override a red hallway light for instance, and make it white or similar, or change brightness to 100% without a phone.”

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