Z-Wave Fan Control Switch

HAdiy

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Jut had some GE Z-Wave light switches installed at my residence that are currently being controlled via my 2gig controller (part of my security system) and corresponding mobile app (by alarm.com). I'm really liking the functionality and would like to control my fans the same way.

Does anyone have recommendations for Z-Wave fan control switches (decorate style)?I would like to control the fan speed as well if possible.

Also, am I correct in thinking that a "light" switch cannot be utilized due to the motor load of the fan?

Thanks in advance!
 
Leviton makes fan controls.
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=44142
 
The only thing I don't like about them is when you turn them on from the switch, it goes to full power then ramps down to the setting you selected (if other than full obviously). This is to protect the fan motor and is by design. But, if you turn them on remotely, they just go straight to the speed selected. So it's like using a regular switch basically. The way around this is to use programming to set it to full for 10 seconds, then to the speed you want but it should do that by itself IMO.
 
Frunple said:
Leviton makes fan controls.
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=44142
 
The only thing I don't like about them is when you turn them on from the switch, it goes to full power then ramps down to the setting you selected (if other than full obviously). This is to protect the fan motor and is by design. But, if you turn them on remotely, they just go straight to the speed selected. So it's like using a regular switch basically. The way around this is to use programming to set it to full for 10 seconds, then to the speed you want but it should do that by itself IMO.
Thanks Frample. I ordered 2 fan control switches today from Leviton. BTW, the promotional code "thankyou" got me 20% off.
 
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