Customers are satisfied with the product's ease of use, highlighting its straightforward installation and convenient control options via mobile app, voice command, or physical switch. The motion sensor feature is also well-received, with users appreciating its ability to automate lighting in areas like garages and kitchens.
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Motion sensor
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome smart switches when installed correctly
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
First off, you MUST use the adapter to make these work. If you cannot use the included bulb adapter, you have to request the modular adapter. Also, you must know what type of bulbs you have, for example, whether or not they are dimmable. I have one of these in the garage motion activated, set to stay on for 10 minutes and another that operates my front porch lights that comes on at 7pm and off at sunrise. These are fantastic light switches when installed properly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cync Support
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We appreciate your feedback. However, not all fixtures require a bulb adapter. This is only the case when the power passing through the switch is less than the amount required for proper operation. For example, if a fixture has in it one, low-wattage LED bulb, then an adapter is required for proper operation. That being said, we are thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed our smart switch, and we hope to continue to exceed expectations moving forward! - Cync Support
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Motion sensor
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Functional but with a slight delay
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We have been using this “smart” motion detection switch for a little over a year now. It seemed to work just fine at the beginning but quickly found that there is a significant delay of 10-15 seconds between entering the room and the lights actually turning on. We also found that it will often turn the light on but all the way at the dimmest setting for some reason. I have been able to press the bottom to turn off and then press again to turn back on and then it will go back to full brightness. I might still be able to use this in a closet or another low traffic area with the motion detection turned off but for the downstairs bathroom, I just replaced with a cheap Amazon motion detection occupancy/vacancy sensor switch and is already performing much better than this switch. The cheapie Amazon switch detects motion at a fraction of a second and instantly turns the switch on!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cync Support
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We are sorry to hear that you had this experience with the Cync Motion sensor. Thank you for at least giving our devices a try and we hope that one day we can win your business again. -Cync Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Motion sensor
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It works ok if you spend time setting it up
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The switch is great for houses without a neutral wire. It's convenient to be able to toggle the lights by the physical, switch, voice command, and phone.
This smart switch has some shortcomings however. The initial setup will be difficult for those who are not tech savvy. The instructions recommend you use the bulb adapter; it's a definite must for dimmable LED bulbs, other than C by GE's own bulbs I believe. Otherwise, other brand dimmable LED bulbs will flicker/buzz and not dim very well.
The next flaw is the app. It's pretty slow. At first, my switch was having difficulty connecting with the app. I thought it had something to do with my dual 2.4/5 GHz SSID. The switch can only connect to 2.4 GHz networks and my phone was connected to the 5 GHz. However, there was still a connection issue in the app even with my phone connected to the 2.4 GHz SSID. Now, the switch connects fine in the app, but there is still a 15 second connection delay when opening the app. It should be instant like the LIFX app.
The last issue with the switch is motion sensing. In theory it sounds like a great idea. But whenever I turn the switch off via Google Assistant, the lights turn back on instantly. Either the motion sensor is way too sensitive or there is a glaring big. Also, the only way to disable motion sensing, is through the app, which has connection issues with the switch. It took half an hour to configure motion sensor settings to my liking and they still did not work. I ended up disabling the motion sensor, which took another 10 minutes because the switch kept disconnecting from the app.
All in all, despite the terrible initial setup and motion sensor, the smart switch does what I need it to do. It integrates well with the Google Home app and allows me to toggle my lights wirelessly or through a physical switch. The only other alternative is to rewire my house with a neutral wire or buy the more expensive Lutron Caseta system. I will be returning this model and buying the dimmer smart switch instead, to save a few dollars.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GE Lighting Expert
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Hi there, Thank you so much for the review we appreciate it! Please feel free to reach our support team if you have any questions at 1-844-302-2943 or email us at [email protected]
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Motion sensor
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Smart Home Switches
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have about 25 of the various Cync switches (some sensor, some dimmer, some just on and off) throughout the house and they all work great. Installation is pretty straightforward and the redesigned app is pretty good. Once you install, you rarely even need to use the app.
This newer generation of the dimmer seems to work better at detecting the ambient light compared to previous generations, definitely a plus. This allows the lights that turn on to be less powerful during certain times of the day. The app allows you to adjust that further with different settings throughout the day.
I also want to give a shout out to their customer service. As mentioned, I have about 25 of these switches. One arrived defective and Cync support sent replacements very promptly without a headache at all. They also pushed a bad firmware update once that bricked one of my devices. They sent an email to everyone proactively and within 5 minutes of calling, a replacement was on the way.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cync Support
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Matthew, thank you for this gracious review. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your Cync switches. Our Cync app and devices are always being improved to provide the best user experience to our customers. We appreciate the recognition for our improvements and service. As a valued customer, we hope to continue to serve your smart home needs. -Cync Support
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Motion sensor
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great investments for smart home
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The motion sensor was a big draw for me towards these switches. The setup requires some patience since it depends on your internet speed and Bluetooth connection. The settings in the app are intuitive, but they tend to come in effect about 50% of the time. I had to schedule switch times a couple of times before it worked correctly. Other than that, switch works great. Enjoying the motion sensor control quite a bit. Touching switch buttons seems a chore now :D
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GE Lighting Expert
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We're happy to hear you were able to set up your smart switch in your home. We understand it wasn't the easiest set up and we're available everyday to help. If you need additional assistance, please contact us at 1-844-302-2943 or [email protected]. -C by GE Support
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The demmer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
this switch does work Very well manually Tims Easily It also works very well with the echo devices which I have several throughout my home Dem's very nicely Even when not in Room Very compatible With other devices of which I have very happy with
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cync Support
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Thank you Roland for choosing Cync! We are thrilled to see that your experience has been a positive one. We appreciate you sharing this review for others to consider! -Cync Support
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works Well
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works well and as advertised. I did have to delete app and re install after an update but other than that this product has worked perfectly. I use mine with Alexa and have really enjoyed being able to bring the lights up in stages first thing in the morning to avoid that, in your face, bright light, first thing in the morning.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GE Lighting Expert
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Glad to hear you were eventually able to get them set up. Should you need any assistance from us please don't hesitate to reach out at 1-844-302-2943 or [email protected]. -C by GE Support
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awsome product
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I absolutely love these and other products they make like this. Over priced.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GE Lighting Expert
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We appreciate you taking the time to share your honest opinion. Thank you for choosing C by GE for your home. - C by GE Support
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Works well except for wifi
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Light switch works and the google home integration works well. The issue is with the wireless connection, it seems to drop the connection often.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GE Lighting Expert
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We are happy to hear that you have been able to integrate your switch with Google Home and that you chose to have us as a part of your smart home venture. In regards to your wireless issue we would like to offer you assistance please feel free to contact us directly at 1-844-302-2943. – Cync Support Team
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works very good and reliable with wifi & Alexa
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works very good and reliable with wi-fi & Alexa. I use this to control the lights in my laundry room off our attached garage. No more walking in with our hands full at night and being in the dark. It has many settings to adjust for motion, light , timer, etc. Love the new "C-by GE" app.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GE Lighting Expert
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Thank you for the review and feedback! Let us know if you need any assistance with anything at 1-844-302-2943 or [email protected] -C by GE Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smart switch
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Smart switches are the future. I have kids and they always leave lights on so this makes it easier to keep the electric bill down.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GE Lighting Expert
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We love hearing how our products have made your life easier! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. -C by GE Support
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Switches.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love these switches. Easy to in to install and connect.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cync Support
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Hello Paul- we are happy that you have been enjoying the many benefits our switches have to offer. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our team is hopeful that we can continue to make a positiver impact in your space. -Cync Support
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Motion sensor
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works as advertised. Installed it in my kitchen to control the overhead lights with motion sensor.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GE Lighting Expert
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Thank you for sharing these experiences with us and glad to hear you are enjoying your new smart switch! -Cync Support Team
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Julian
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great quality and easy to install and use. I like the LED ring light.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cync Support
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We are delighted to hear of your seamless setup experience! Thank you for choosing Cync for your smart home needs. -Cync Support Team
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good product
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good product and it works as it is described I like this and plan to buy one more for my basement
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cync Support
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Hello Dean- thank you for choosing Cync! We are glad to hear that your experience has been great. We would love to know more about how we can improve and what we could have done to make this three star review a five! Please consider calling us directly at 1-844-302-2943 to share more. -Cync Support
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great, works perfect for what I need it for.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GE Lighting Expert
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Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to leave us a positive review! We hope you enjoy your new smart switch -Cync Support Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
"Alexa" turn on my lights
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We continue to make our home "smart". Easy to install and works as expected
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cync Support
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, Matt! We are happy to hear that our dimmer switches have made your home life more enjoyable. We hope to continue this level of quality for as long as you will have us! - Cync Support
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Motion sensor
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Smart Home Essential
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These dimmer switches with motion-sensing can sync to multiple smart lights & apps and make every room feel like a different experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cync Support
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Nate, thank you for taking time out of your day to leave a review. Cync products work together seamlessly for a convenient smart home lighting experience, and we are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying them! -Cync Support
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Affordable but don't recommend
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Would not recommend this switch for a few reasons. Wifi keeps disconnecting all the time and when that happens, your light also blinks which is super annoying. 3-way setup is so complicated unless you are hiring an electrician who maybe able to figure out.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cync Support
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We sincerely apologize for your experience. This is certainly not normal device behavior and we want to make this right. If you do not currently have the bulb adapter installed, which was included with your switch, then we recommend installing the adapter to mediate any connection issues. Please consider contacting our Support Team so that we can address and resolve this issue with you directly. A member of our team would love the opportunity to get your Cync wired switch up and running. You are welcome to contact us at 1-844-302-2943 for assistance. -Cync Support
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Never have to get up to turn on lights again
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Turn on or off the lights through the mobile app or Alexa. Even dim the lights while laying in bed.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cync Support
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Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! We always are happy to hear that our products have made life easier. We look forward to providing you with excellent experience moving forward! - Cync Support