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 ...

The SwitchBot Bot is a decidedly simple—and not very attractive—way to press rocker switches and a few other types of buttons. Not everyone wants to expose themselves to high-voltage wiring just so ...

When it comes to brutalist functionality, it’s hard to beat the white plastic ‘rocker’ switch. It’s an inexpensive, ubiquitous 21st-century incarnation of the switch dreamt up by the electrical ...

Being compatible only with single-pole switches in single-gang boxes are big limitations, but the SwitchLight is an otherwise terrific addition to any home’s lighting controls. As with the Safelight, ...

Switchmate is a $40 AA-battery-powered magnetic light controller that clings to the screws holding up your existing switch plate. Snap it on and you're done with the installation. The sheer simplicity ...

Which smart light switch is best? Smart technology offers convenience and efficiency at every turn, and smart light switches are no exception. The ability to control light switches either by app or ...

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 ...