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Reddit mentions of Light Switch Guard Cover Plates Set of 4
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Keeps Light Switch ON or OffCovers a standard toggle switch to protect your circuits from accidentally being turned on or offWorks with almost any standard toggle wall plateIncludes a set of 4 guards
Specs:
Color | white |
Height | 0.75 Inches |
Length | 3 Inches |
Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
Width | 0.5 Inches |
If I am understanding you right, wouldn't a switch "cover" be a better idea? Note: I was able to train my wife and kids to not touch the switches tho :)
Maybe something like this? (Until they learn not to touch)
Light Switch Guard Cover Plates Set of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PPG44X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_t4t0Db246MV6P
I keep meaning to do a form response for lighting, because it's really a big issue with no easy solutions.
As tinyhands already said, smart bulbs do need to be kept on. I don't know about LifX, but Hue lights will automatically turn on when the power does - an annoyance when the power flashes off and on, but does allow them to basically work like a normal bulb.
So, solutions to your switch issue....
For smart switches, any - like GE - will work. For remotes, I suggest Lutron Picos, with the Pro Bridge. The bridge is $88, and the remotes are about $12 to $15 each. Lutron also makes smart switches.
Of course, you need to ask yourself why you want smart bulbs. I'm a huge fan of smart bulbs, so not discouraging you from using them, but.... well, do you have reasons for wanting smart bulbs?
Regardless of what solution you use, you will almost certainly need an automation controller.
If it is a switch you can tape half of a disposable cup to it with the opening facing the top to prevent him from touching it. Or get a guard like this.
It’s low-tech but I’m planning on something like this:
Light Switch Guard Cover Plates Set of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PPG44X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T3b2BbW9PRR0R
That way it’ll keep us from turning off the lights on accident but if we need to manually do anything it’s not a total pain (turning off breakers, etc).
In my bathroom with the motion sensor set to low light in the middle of the night I know there will be times I will need full light (kid sick or whatever) and flipping switch off and back on will be easier than grabbing my phone.
Also allows grandparents etc who are visiting to use things the “normal” way if they want / need.
I have smart bulbs (GE Wink Bulbs) in all my exterior lights that are connected to a Samsung SmartThings Hub. They all turn on a sundown and turn off at sunrise. Works great.
Put these over the switches and I dont mess with them at all: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Switch-Guard-Cover-Plates/dp/B078PPG44X
You can also get smart switches which operate with any bulb and can still be manually turned on/off at the switch without casing any issues with the automation.
The Flux component is configurable to adjust brightness over a certain time period. If the bulbs are turned off and then back on, the flux update event will be called in the next cycle and bring the lights to where they need to be (default update cycle is 1 min).
Are you trying to keep the family from manually turning off the switch? Maybe cover them up using a switch cover and a Hue dimmer:
You may also want to consider the Lutron Aurora dimmer when it gets released - it fits on top of an existing toggle switch, locking it in place and allows for control of Hue bulbs:
This is the light switch style: https://www.maxximastyle.com/electrical/single-pole-duplex-toggle-combination-light-switch-white-wall-plates-included-2-pack-MEW-SC200W-02?gclid=CjwKCAjwsIbpBRBNEiwAZF8-z7sGh1G-YgOcPITi6PhcCYKkZEalgBV6cwH7uMPPNsYSsDa89KJOcRoCf8MQAvD_BwE
This is the switch guard I have on the others: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PPG44X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_muOiDbPSFM4JE