Make your Dumb Switch Smart
![Make your Dumb Switch Smart](/content/images/size/w2000/2022/05/ZEN51-Relay.png)
I have quite a few smart switches scattered around the house. BUT! I also have a number of dumb switches for various reasons. I've heard of people putting relays in the switch boxes to make them smart and I always thought doing that would take away the ability to control the light or device with the switch. That's a deal-breaker in my household.
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I figured it was time to try out one of the Zooz ZEN51 relays and see how well it would turn this paddle switch into something of a smart control for my lights.
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The picture above is not to scale. It is actually a small relay that fits well inside a US-style single gang box along with the light switch and all the excess wiring that you would find inside that box.
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This relay does exactly as advertised and so far has been working well. Take a look at the video for more details.