ORVIBO Smart Dimmer Switch with Touchscreen review

REVIEW – As a part of the ongoing remodeling of my basement, I have included some of the latest technology including current business Access Points, Smart Switches and Dimmers, and a host of other technology gadgets. All of the smart switches that I have installed are in the form of conventional-looking toggle switches that connect to wifi and perform their functions that way. The ORVIBO Smart Dimmer Switch with Touchscreen is a new type of switch for my environment that introduces technology that I do not have in that manner for lighting functionality, so I am excited to see how it works.

What is it?

The ORVIBO Smart Dimmer Switch with Touchscreen is a Single Pole,  3 Way Wi-Fi Dimmable Light Switch that works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Home Talk.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x ORVIBO Smart Dimmer Switch with Touchscreen
• 1 x Set of Wall Plates and Mounting Hardware
• 1 x User Manual

Design and features

1. One creative new way to play with the switch
① Touch or swipe the panel to set your 1% high-precision dimming.
② Manage scenes with one touch
③ Four ways to control: Touchscreen panel, App Control, Voice Control, and Physical Button

2. More than a Smart Dimmer Switch
① Voice intercom and home broadcast
② Know your time and weather on a vibrant screen.

3. Easy to use
① Easy to install: Fix standard junction boxes and easily replaces existing switch.
② Works with Alexa, Google Assistant

• Smart Dimmer Switch with 1.9″ Touchscreen: Multiple control methods to achieve 0%-100% precise dimming: Touchscreen panel, App Control, Voice Control, and Physical Button. Create schedules to automatically turn the light on or off with the preset brightness at specific times. You can also share the App with your family members to control the switch.
• Home Talk: Voice Intercom and Home Broadcast Announcements can be achieved by using two or more MixPad D1 Smart Dimmer Switches. Communicate with family and friends across different rooms when dinner is ready.
• Support For Matter Standard: MixPad D1 Smart Dimmer Switch supports Matter Smart Home Standard which is a universal networking protocol that lets devices work across all major smart home platforms. Please note that this feature will be released in January 2023.
• Nerve Center for All Lights: MixPad D1 can manage all ORVIBO switches that personalize scenes available for sleeping, leaving home, leaving work, and turning on/off all lights.
• Easy To Install: Replaces the existing traditional light switch: This smart Wi-Fi dimmer switch installs in a standard 1-gang electrical box. Requires neutral & ground wires. Supports up to 250W INC & HAL, 120W LED & CFL, and 250W MLV & ELV. Supports dimming & multiway lighting. (Smart bulbs are not supported)

The ORVIBO Smart Dimmer Switch with Touchscreen is an enclosed smart switch in a plastic case with the 4 connection wires already attached on the back. On the front, there is a touchscreen.

Performance

The received two ORVIBO Smart Dimmer Switches with Touchscreen, so I decided to replace two existing side-by-side switches. The installation was quite simple especially since the wires are already attached to the ORVIBO switch. As soon as I made the necessary electrical connections and turned the circuit breaker back on, the switches lit up and were ready to be programmed and used. I programmed the standalone settings that I could from the touchscreen, and then I downloaded and created an account in the app. One of the screens on the ORVIBO Smart Dimmer Switch with Touchscreen provides a QR Code that makes connecting to your wireless network very easy and straightforward. The rest of the steps involve naming and entering your preferences. I was also able to use the Skills setting in the Amazon Alexa app to easily connect with the switch. Controlling it with voice via Alexa works well.







The following are some screenshots from the app:

Here is a summary video of the switches and a glimpse of the screens/options that are available:

What I like

• The simple and ready-to-install design
• The touchscreen feature
• The display and the options it offers
• The ability to connect to Alexa, etc
• It works well

What I’d change

• If you turn a light on you have to wait a few seconds to control it again. There is a bit of a lag in the responsiveness

Final thoughts

The ORVIBO Smart Dimmer Switch with Touchscreen is a really nice switch that looks like the latest technology should and performs well. It offers nice functionality and is a breeze to install. Very nice switch option for those who love smart technology.

Price: $79.00
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Orvibo