{"id":24692,"date":"2016-08-01T07:13:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T11:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=24692"},"modified":"2017-11-09T09:10:07","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T14:10:07","slug":"switchmate-a-sure-fire-way-to-enhance-your-lighting-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/switchmate-a-sure-fire-way-to-enhance-your-lighting-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Switchmate – a sure-fire way to enhance your lighting system"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever been frustrated by a technology upgrade that didn\u2019t work, Switchmate<\/a> should be your next project. Whether you want to upgrade your RV, your dorm room, your office or your home; if your lights are controlled by a typical light switch, Switchmate is the 2 minute upgrade you\u2019ve been waiting for.
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Switchmate\u2019s no installation install<\/b><\/h1>\n

Before someone writes to correct the heading above, think again.\u00a0 That\u2019s a correct statement. To install the Switchmate, you simply walk over to your light switch and place it over the existing switch and coverplate. Powerful magnets grab the two exposed screws and lock it in place. That\u2019s a \u201cno installation install\u201d if I ever saw one. No tools, no technique, no time.<\/p>\n

\"Switchmate<\/p>\n

The two minutes comes in that you need to download an app from the Play Store or the iOS App Store. Configuration couldn\u2019t be easier. The app walks you through the quick install and Bluetooth connects the phone and the switch. You then merely have to give your switch a name and test operation. 120 seconds Max. No wiring. No tools.<\/p>\n

So what does Switchmate do?<\/b><\/h2>\n

With the app installed, you can control any rocker switch or toggle switch, controlling any lights, fans, etc. in your home, office, dorm or RV.\u00a0 Order the Switchmate for the specific type switch you have, and pick from white, copper or silver colors.<\/p>\n

At first I thought I would need a special switch to control my office lights, since it occupied a double box, sharing a switch for a wall outlet. Fortunately, it grabbed the screws of the switch I wanted to control without obstructing the operation of the other switch for the outlet.\u00a0 Nice.<\/p>\n

\"Switchmate<\/p>\n

For some other tricks of the Switchmate, like scheduling and the \u201cWatch\u201d feature, check out this video.<\/p>\n

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