We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe I made no fewer than five mistakes trying to install a smart ...

A: A few companies make wireless light switches that should do the trick. The most reliable one I've tried is by Lutron. The company recently released a new line, called Caseta Wireless, aimed at ...

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...

What do you do if your light switch is too far from your desk, and you’re in a rental property so you can’t put in extra wiring to install an electronic control for it? Get up and turn it on or off by ...

Even for a seasoned renovator, installing a new light switch in a room isn’t the easiest of tasks. There’s holes to be cut, wires to be run, and the worry that you’re somehow going to short out your ...

April 15, 2005 - EnOcean, a company focussed on energy-harvesting wireless sensor solutions, introduced a battery free, wireless switch at Lightfair International 2005 this week in New York. EnOcean’s ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

IN DAYS GONE BY light switches had only one function and didn't look particularly attractive. Today, ordinary switch-plates can be swapped for something more useful, modern and stylish. Australian ...

And don’t worry – installing a smart light switch doesn’t necessarily require a phone call to your electrician. In our opinion, you can do it yourself if you ...