I n the design debate between form and function, light switch covers— also called “switch plates”— generally fall squarely in the functional category. But they don’t have to, says Audrey ...

The Kasa Smart Light Switch is a solid tool to achieve this goal and costs under $20, ... the Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer directly covers a standard light switch and locks it in place.

Aqara’s smart light switch looks good, works well, and is compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home, but you’ll need to go all-in on Aqara’s ecosystem—which doesn’t include a ...

Out of all the home appliances you'd expect could be smart-ified as part of the connected home, the classic light switch might be last on the list. It's basic, with no apparent need for bells and ...

The best smart switches let you control your lights and any other device in your home with voice controls, or an app. Some are wireless, acting as a convenient and portable switch for your smart ...

This is known as light-first wiring, and some homes implement this with red and black wires, while newer ones will use blue and brown. Other homes, particularly newer ones, have switch-first wiring, ...