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What You'll Need
- Brilliant Smart Home Control (2-Switch Panel)
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Wire strippers
- Voltage tester
- Smartphone with Brilliant app
- 2.4GHz WiFi network
- Neutral wire required
Step-by-Step Setup
- Download Brilliant app: Install and follow the guided installation from the app.
- Turn off power: Switch off circuit breaker for the switch location.
- Remove existing switches: Unscrew wall plate and disconnect all wires. Label each circuit.
- Check box depth: Brilliant requires deeper box than standard switches.
- Connect wires to base: Insert Line, Load (for each switch), Neutral, and Ground into terminals.
- Mount the base: Secure the Brilliant base plate to wall box.
- Attach the control: Snap the touchscreen control onto the base.
- Restore power: Turn breaker on. Brilliant will boot up.
- Complete on-screen setup: Connect to WiFi and configure each switch's light type.
- Link smart home devices: Add Sonos, Ring, Hue, and other compatible devices.
Key Features
- Built-in touchscreen display
- Controls 2 light circuits
- Intercom between Brilliant panels
- Built-in motion sensor
- Smart home dashboard - control lights, music, cameras
- Works with Alexa (built-in) and Google
- Integrates with Sonos, Ring, Hue, Ecobee, and more
- Video calling between panels
Troubleshooting
- Won't boot: Check all wire connections, especially neutral. Verify breaker is on.
- WiFi issues: Ensure 2.4GHz network. Position router closer if signal is weak.
- Switches not responding: Reconfigure switch type (dimmer vs on/off) in settings.
- Third-party devices not found: Check compatible device list. Some require cloud account linking.