Varilight V-Pro IR, 1 Gang, 100 Watt IJ Remote Control/Touch Master LED Dimmer, Classic Brushed Steel

I've had 4 of these over the years - because the remote plip operation was useful in bedrooms. Unfortunately, they seem to burn out after about two years with a high (240W) incandescent bulb load (hence 4 units owned for only 2 rooms where they were installed!) and their operation with LED bulbs is highly unpredictable even when you get the programming right. Rural power interruptions are not unheard of and the switch always seems to turn the lights on when power is restored. Merely irritating unless you are holiday for a few weeks when it is expensive as well!As "Alexa" powered devices have become cheaper and more reliable, I have dispensed with these switches.

Bought this with the remote dimmer switch. Was dubious at first given the two dimmer switches I had before 'popped', but these worked.I am running 8 X 6W led spots and i have no problem with the dimming function. However there is a slight flicker at the lower end (dimmer set to low) which is why it's a 4 and not a five from me.Better than expected !

This is my third Varilight dimmer in one room in 5 years. I have older units in the other rooms which are still going strong 10 years plus, the quality seems to have very much dropped on these. The problem is, I like the functionality and there isn't much else on the market which does the same thing without a permanent power supply. So, for the moment it's fail and re-buy though at some point I will revert to a mechanical dimmer if it continues.

Easy to replace old (similar type) switch and does exactly what I need it to do - allow me to switch the lights on from the other side of the room and dim as necessary. Not too fancy. Just a remote switch. Perfect!

Light came with clear instructions for fitting. Looks very high end and works well with the remote (sold seperarly).It's worth noting that this does not come with a back box, either use what is in place or purchase seperatly.The brushed metal doesn't leave finder prints, which is ideal.

I bought this to replace an older Varilight remote controlled dimmer switch that looked exactly like this. It failed and kept destroying LED bulbs, so was time to get a new one. Much to my surprise, this DOESN'T work with LED bulbs (or at least, the bulbs I have). The touch response is tempramental at best. The remote control function doesn't work at all (it'll learn the code, but never respond to it). What these guys have changed is anybody's guess. I guess the saying is true... "they don't make them like they used to". A switch I bought and used for 10 years that worked flawlessly with dimmable LEDs outperforms newer technology. By a mile!

Appearance and functioned well

had to buy Varilight GlowFix as well to make this work with my led lights a bit expensive when added together, Also had to buy the remote control separately.**UPDATE**I was using it control a 5 dimmable LED ceiling light, one morning attempted to switch it on and the consumer unit circuit breaker lifted, when reset found that dimmer switch was U/S on investigation found it had burn marks on the back, don`t imagine I can return it now or the other bits. Would advise not to buy as it has only lasted a matter of weeks and I was not overloading it. Tom