A knob- or toggle-controlled dimmer switch allows you to vary the brightness of a light fixture and control the mood of a room. Most wall dimmer switches are for use with ceiling fixtures that take ...

Modern dimmers are compact and will fit into a standard wall outlet box in place of an existing switch. No rewiring is needed. Many people install dimmers for ”mood control”–lowering light levels ...

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 ...

If you don’t want to pay the $60 for the Philips Hue Tap switch, here’s how to spend half that and still get the same functionality with the $25 Dimmer Switch. The Tap switch has been around for a ...

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Looking for the easiest path to smart lighting? Screw a smart bulb into a socket. Done! If you’re looking for something with more elegance and sophistication, however, you should replace the switches ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Lutron Caséta has added two new smart switches to its lineup. The switches are modeled on its existing non-smart ...

The dimmer switch is in the spotlight. During coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom talks about dimmer switches all the time. California’s open or closed status isn’t all or nothing, Newsom likes to say, ...