Description
Brilliant Control is an in-wall touchscreen controller that replaces a standard light-switch panel and adds touch, voice, and app control for smart home devices. It includes built-in Alexa voice control, works with Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit, and provides whole-home access to lighting, music, climate, and more from a single panel.
Overview
Features
- In-wall touchscreen controller that replaces a light switch panel
- Built-in Amazon Alexa voice control
- Works with Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit
- Mobile app control for remote access
- Multi-gang options (1 to 4 switch panels)
- Camera and motion sensor features (varies by model)
Specifications
| Price | $599-$749 (panel size dependent) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth (per launch specs) |
| Hub Required | No hub required (works with supported ecosystems) |
| Power | Wired (in-wall) |
| Cloud Dependency | Not specified in sources |
| HA Integration | No official Home Assistant integration listed |
| Voice Control | Alexa built-in; works with Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit |
| Dimensions | Not specified in current sources |
| Warranty | Not specified in current sources |
Home Assistant Integration
Integration Method: Not specified in sources (inferred: via voice assistant ecosystems)
- Requirements: Alexa/Google Assistant/HomeKit setup (if used)
- Entities: Not specified in sources
- Setup: Configure Brilliant in the Brilliant app, then connect to your voice assistant
- Notes: Brilliant focuses on ecosystem integrations rather than a direct HA integration
Practical Considerations
- Installation: Replaces an existing light switch panel
- Size: Available in multiple gang sizes; choose based on existing box
- Voice assistant: Alexa is built-in; other assistants require linking
- Ecosystem: Works best when you use supported smart home products
Scores
| Category | Score | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Features | ★★★★☆ | Touchscreen, voice, app, and multi-device control |
| Interoperability | ★★★☆☆ | Good ecosystem support, no direct HA integration |
| Setup Ease | ★★★☆☆ | In-wall install replaces a switch panel |
| Cloud Dependency | ★★★☆☆ | App and assistant features depend on cloud services |
| Vendor Trust | ★★★★☆ | Established smart home vendor |
| Overall | ★★★★☆ | Premium wall control with broad ecosystem support |
References
My Implementation
Brilliant switches allow a touch screen and surface slider dimmer control for lighting, music, cameras, locks, climate, and scenes. Built-in motion detection, camera, and voice control add useful edge-automation options, and the main control connects via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth mesh to sync with dimmers and other switches.
Device Score Summary
| Category | Score | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Features | ★★★★☆ | Touchscreen, voice, app, and multi-device control |
| Interoperability | ★★★☆☆ | Good ecosystem support, no direct HA integration |
| Setup Ease | ★★★☆☆ | In-wall install replaces a switch panel |
| Cloud Dependency | ★★★☆☆ | App and assistant features depend on cloud services |
| Vendor Trust | ★★★★☆ | Established smart home vendor |
| Overall | ★★★★☆ | Premium wall control with broad ecosystem support |
★★★★★ Exceptional | ★★★★☆ Very Good | ★★★☆☆ Good Enough | ★★☆☆☆ Frustrating | ★☆☆☆☆ Avoid