Are Quinetic still regarded as the best kinetic switches?

[LastManOnline]

Hi Folks.Have always appreciated kinetic switches for their "get out of jail"value in problematic situations.They are a gift .However my preferred approach is to always use traditional hardwiring where possible.I am now for the first time obliged to carry out a rewire where all light switching will be wireless.
I want to know what are currently regarded as the best brands?
The 3 that have caught my eye are ..
1) Quinetuc
2) Ener-j
3)Candeo.

These 3 also do a grid switch which blends in nicely with tradional wall switches

 

[Selwonk]

I've only used quinetic out of those three but never had any problems and they're stocked at local TLC wholesalers so unlikely to change

 

[Rockingit]

No idea on the others but all I can say is that I've got one working as a manual PIR override to a floodlight in the yard, mounted in my kitchen maybe 100m away and it's worked seamlessly for four years and not skipped a beat.

 

[SparkySy]

Yes Quinetic every time for me! Their range and flexibility is superb as is the amount of products they now do. The grid switches are spot on, love the wi-fi control although the app could be better!

I did a huge kitchen, dining, sitting room and snug a couple of weeks ago, all lighting including the external ones I did with Quinetic, all dimmable wi-fi & switch controlled.
The setting it all up took a bit of work but I managed to get 9 controllers in an adaptable box above the kitchen.
When it was all up and running it was worth the effort!

The Ener-j kit is ok, but not as big array of products, and just not quite as quality.

Not fitted the Candeo so can't comment.

 

[bigspark17]

Yes Quinetic every time for me! Their range and flexibility is superb as is the amount of products they now do. The grid switches are spot on, love the wi-fi control although the app could be better!

I did a huge kitchen, dining, sitting room and snug a couple of weeks ago, all lighting including the external ones I did with Quinetic, all dimmable wi-fi & switch controlled.
The setting it all up took a bit of work but I managed to get 9 controllers in an adaptable box above the kitchen.
When it was all up and running it was worth the effort!

The Ener-j kit is ok, but not as big array of products, and just not quite as quality.

Not fitted the Candeo so can't comment.

Hi. It does
Make me wonder if you were doing al this work why would you not use traditional switching? Do they need to be able to dim there kitchen lights on the app while sitting in the kitchen? Strange application.
I hope that adaptable box was easily accessible

 

[LastManOnline]

" Hi. It does
Make me wonder if you were doing al this work why would you not use traditional switching? ".

Wonder no more.As I mentioned in my original post ,I have not been very keen on deviating from "traditional hardwiring" ,but after just 4 days in to a rewire (5 bedroom), I am astounded at the enormous savings on labour as a result of going wireless ,plus the reduction in moving furniture , lifting floorboards etc and not having the incovenience of chasing and replastering etc.Homeowner loves it.
As always ,thanks for all the feedback guys.It was in line with my own feelings.While Ener-j would be a more practical option for me (available locally) ,the weight of popular opinion for Quinetic, edges the debate for me.

 

[Jock from the north]

There ideal for soffit lighting .I can't remember what brand I used but it came with a little key switch.it switched the lights on 250 yards down the street ,maybe a slight exaggeration but it was a fair distance.was cheap junk from amazon so relay will prob pack in soon

 

[SparkySy]

Hi. It does
Make me wonder if you were doing al this work why would you not use traditional switching? Do they need to be able to dim there kitchen lights on the app while sitting in the kitchen? Strange application.
I hope that adaptable box was easily accessible

Oh yes very accessible, I like to be able to work in comfort when I install and set these things up.

People love tech, they will decide to watch a film, they can put on the spotlights and dim them, put on the led tape around the room and dim that, and not have to get up from their comfy sofa.

I have fitted so much Quinetic gear over the years and always had the perfect result, a very appreciative customer!
They do save so much time and cable, also replastering, redecorating too.

In comparison to what cost in time and materials to wire it conventionally they still work out cheaper on most larger jobs.
Not always on new build or small jobs/extensions, as it's less time consuming running in cable to a bare shell.