Crestron HZ2-SWEX-BR-BRASS – In-Wall Switch, Brassy Brass

Product Overview

The Crestron HZ2-SWEX-BR-BRASS is a decorator-style in-wall switch with infiNET EX wireless communication, designed for on/off control of standard 120 VAC lighting circuits. Finished in Brassy Brass with a brushed metal face plate, it suits premium residential and commercial environments where aesthetics and Crestron control integration are both required. It operates without a wired Cresnet run, communicating over the 2.4 GHz infiNET EX mesh network.

Product Description

Part of the Horizon 2 (HZ2) in-wall switch family, the HZ2-SWEX-BR-BRASS replaces conventional decorator wall switches while adding full Crestron wireless control capability. The switch handles non-dimming on/off loads up to 120 VAC and installs in a standard single-gang wall box. The Brassy Brass finish provides a warm metallic look appropriate for luxury hospitality, high-end residential, and upscale commercial interiors. The standard engraved button ships with factory legend; custom engraving is available on separate SKUs.

Key Features

• infiNET EX 2.4 GHz wireless communication — no Cresnet wiring required
• Brassy Brass brushed metal decorative finish
• Controls standard on/off lighting circuits at 120 VAC (non-dimming)
• Standard single-gang decora-style installation
• Standard engraved button legend included
• Compatible with Crestron infiNET EX gateway infrastructure
• Suitable for luxury residential and commercial AV/lighting control deployments
• Replaces conventional wall switches with no conduit or low-voltage wire run to the switch location

Typical Applications

• Luxury hotel guest rooms and suites requiring wireless Crestron lighting control with premium finish hardware
• High-end residential smart home installations where wall switch aesthetics must match interior design specifications
• Executive offices and boardrooms integrating lighting control into a Crestron AV and building control system
• Retrofit projects where running new Cresnet wiring to switch locations is impractical or cost-prohibitive
• Multi-room residential or commercial deployments using infiNET EX mesh for distributed wireless control

Technical Specifications

• Model: HZ2-SWEX-BR-BRASS
• Series: Horizon 2 (HZ2)
• Wireless Protocol: infiNET EX (2.4 GHz)
• Voltage: 120 VAC
• Control Type: On/Off (non-dimming)
• Finish: Brassy Brass (brushed brass metal face plate)
• Engraving: Standard engraved
• Form Factor: Single-gang, decorator (decora) style
• Wiring Requirement: No Cresnet run required; infiNET EX gateway required

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the HZ2-SWEX-BR-BRASS require a wired Cresnet connection?
A: No. It communicates wirelessly over the infiNET EX 2.4 GHz mesh network. An infiNET EX gateway on the Cresnet bus is required, but no Cresnet wire needs to run to the switch location itself.

Q: Can this switch dim lighting loads?
A: No. The HZ2-SWEX-BR-BRASS is an on/off switch only and is not rated for dimming. For dimming control, select a compatible Crestron dimmer from the HZ2 or Horizon series.

Q: Is the button legend customizable?
A: This SKU ships with a standard engraved button. If custom engraving per your specification is required, Crestron offers separately ordered custom-engraved variants within the HZ2-SWEX-BR family.