light switches

Illumination control panels

Light switches are wall-mounted controls that turn electric lights on and off.

The standard type is a toggle that flips up or down; dimmers allow adjusting brightness.

The electrician installed new light switches throughout the house.

Figuratively, something that happens like flipping a light switch changes instantly and completely.

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off · motion sensor · on · circuits · circuit breaker · snap · flip · smart home · plates · faceplates · activation · click · mains · tap · three-way · brightness · wall · wall plate

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Opposites
control mechanism

light switcheslight bulbs

Electric illumination devices

bulbs · lamps · light fixtures · light sources · luminaires

user interaction type

light switchesmotion sensors

Devices detecting physical movement

photocells · smart sensors · dimmers · timers

automation level

light switchesmotion sensors

Devices detecting physical movement

photosensors · smart lighting

Family

light, switch, delight, lightly, highlight, lighten, delightful, daylight, lighting

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G