Matter light control recommendations

[boreal siren]

We have just moved in to our new house which the builder spec'd with very nice, architectural ceiling downlights. All of these use hardwired LED boards, not bulbs. Therefore, swapping out with smart bulbs like Hue is not an option, unless I want to go through and replace all these new, expensive light fixtures. Additionally, the light switches are also beautiful, brass, expensive architectural switches that I don't want to swap out with smart switches.

Does anyone know of a Matter-controlled switch that sits behind the dumb device (i.e. inside the switch box or behind the light can) that can turn the dumb device into a smart one? This would be similar to the ubiquitous smart outlets but smaller and concealed in the wall or ceiling.

By the way, as a follow-up, I meant to say that it needs to be Matter over Thread, because I also need some hardwired Thread devices to extend my network. I found the Shelly 1 Gen4 switch, which looked perfect for my needs except that it is Matter over WiFi and does not contain a Thread radio.

[grave mist]

Any reason you’re not considering replacing the switches?

Would also help to know what country you’re in.

[boreal siren]

Because they are beautiful switches and extremely expensive. I am in the US.

[grave mist]

Oops didn’t see that part, my bad

[grave mist]

Ideally you’d use Zwave or Zigbee instead of matter anyways, there’s lots of Zwave and Zigbee relays out there. Matter isn’t as reliable in my experience (and many others)

[urban junco]

I second this, just scroll through this channel and you will see all the people having problems with matter