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GE Cync Smart Light Switch Paddle (No Neutral, 93120081) vs Inovelli Blue Series 2-1 Smart Switch/Dimmer (VZM31-SN)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. GE Cync Smart Light Switch Paddle (No Neutral, 93120081) is cheaper at $26.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the GE Cync Smart Light Switch Paddle (No Neutral, 93120081) or Inovelli Blue Series 2-1 Smart Switch/Dimmer (VZM31-SN)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The GE Cync Smart Light Switch Paddle (No Neutral, 93120081) is the cheaper at $26.99.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec GE Cync Smart Light Switch Paddle (No Neutral, 93120081) Inovelli Blue Series 2-1 Smart Switch/Dimmer (VZM31-SN)
US price $26.99 $55
BrandGE CyncInovelli
Released
Type switch switch/dimmer (configurable)
Protocol wi-fi 2.4 GHz + bluetooth zigbee 3.0
Hub required No Yes
Neutral wire required No No
Three way capable Yes Yes
Works with alexa, google_home alexa (via echo hub), home_assistant, smartthings, hubitat
Single pole Yes Yes
Release year

Sources — GE Cync Smart Light Switch Paddle (No Neutral, 93120081): gelighting.com (verified 2026-06-20). Inovelli Blue Series 2-1 Smart Switch/Dimmer (VZM31-SN): inovelli.com (verified 2026-06-20).

What's the difference between the GE Cync Smart Light Switch Paddle (No Neutral, 93120081) and Inovelli Blue Series 2-1 Smart Switch/Dimmer (VZM31-SN)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Type: GE Cync Smart Light Switch Paddle (No Neutral, 93120081) switch vs Inovelli Blue Series 2-1 Smart Switch/Dimmer (VZM31-SN) switch/dimmer (configurable)
  • Protocol: GE Cync Smart Light Switch Paddle (No Neutral, 93120081) wi-fi 2.4 GHz + bluetooth vs Inovelli Blue Series 2-1 Smart Switch/Dimmer (VZM31-SN) zigbee 3.0
  • Hub required: GE Cync Smart Light Switch Paddle (No Neutral, 93120081) false vs Inovelli Blue Series 2-1 Smart Switch/Dimmer (VZM31-SN) true
  • Works with: GE Cync Smart Light Switch Paddle (No Neutral, 93120081) alexa, google_home vs Inovelli Blue Series 2-1 Smart Switch/Dimmer (VZM31-SN) alexa (via echo hub), home_assistant, smartthings, hubitat

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