No doubt about it: Jasco’s Enbrighten dimmer makes switch wiring easier. Reverse the line and load wires and the switch won’t work. A voltage tester will tell you which wire is which, but since most ...

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...

• Light bulbs last longer — By dimming lights just 10 percent, you save 10 percent on the energy for that light and you double the life of the bulbs. Dim lights to 50 percent to save 40 percent on ...

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The touch dimmer is built around 8-pin CMOS IC TT8486A/TT6061A specifically manufactured for touch dimmer switches applications. Since the IC is highly sensitive, use a long wire to connect the IC to ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Leviton’s entry into the market splits the pricing between the budget Aqara and the high-end Lutron ...

Before you attempt to fix a faulty light switch, make sure you understand the basics of light switch wiring. Being a smart homeowner means knowing what is going on in your home and how it works, ...

Lutron Caséta has added two new smart switches to its lineup. The switches are modeled on its existing non-smart “Diva” paddle switch style, giving its distinctive smart switch line a more traditional ...