What Is A Smart Switch And How Does It Work? A smart switch, just like a normal switch, has a physical paddle or button that goes on the wall to help you control the fan, lights, and other appliances.

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Slate Switch, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The company is introducing this device as a way to make smart home controls easier. Many people find that as smart homes add more features, it gets harder to ...

The Tewke Tap is quite probably the smartest light switch ever made. It looks beautiful, has a slick UI and an app packed ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Taking the plunge and upgrading your home with smart technology can seem overwhelming at first. There's a lot to sort through for the ...

GE Lighting’s Cync brand takes a much-needed break from its typically overdesigned and overcomplicated in-wall switch design ...

The busy collection of buttons on this otherwise fine smart dimmer can control lighting scenes and colors without depending on the app on your smartphone, but those advanced features only work with ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Nanoleaf is finally bringing its whole-home smart lighting ambitions to fruition with the launch of its ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you are managing a large property with multiple rooms, a tiny house in the mountains, or an ordinary suburban home, it's likely smart ...

Most homes are full of lighting that looks good but works the same way it did decades ago. Flip a switch, light turns on.