How to Set up a Wireless Light Switch
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How cool is this? I have a wireless light switch. I can sit at my desk, and just push a button to turn the lamp off and on. For a Geek who doesn’t like to leave my computer much, this is an awesome little gadget! The HandySwitch is so easy to use. Just peel and press to install switch anywhere, then plug lamp into remote receiver.
Handy Switch is the amazing remote control light switch that turns on any lamp in any room! Easy to install, no tools, no wiring, no mess! You simply plug the receiver into an outlet, and then plug your lamp into the receiver. That’s it! Each switch comes with a special adhesive that lets you stick your HandySwitch to any surface, then remove and re-use in any location you choose.
Why would you need one of these? There’s a million ways you can use this. Heck, why not mount one in a dark hallway, or in your kids’ room? Never walk into a dark room again!
These are not only easy to use, they’re also insanely cheap. Why not pick some up today?
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7 Comments
Donn Coon
April 2nd, 2009
at 3:31pm
Pre-dating you, Chris, was a marvelous setup once offered by Radio Shack. We plugged a cube into the wall, then a lamp into the cube. With a remote button, we could turn lamp ON or OFF, and DIM or BRIGHTEN.
We could have as many as 14 different cubes throughout our house, and with one handheld device, we could turn one or any multiple of the lamps on / off / dim / or bright.
Sears started selling the devices, but gave up after Radio Shack took them over.
The problem is that the cubes were short lived. I have one that still works, but all the others stopped working within their first year. Also, we had problems (in the Chicago area) with affecting lighting in neighbors’ apartments.
Like your gadget. It’s about 35 years behind its predecessor.
dc
Bean Fairbanks
April 2nd, 2009
at 3:53pm
I used to love these. I have MS and couldn’t always reach/access the light switches in the house. I had three of them and all three blew there fuses after about 3-5 months of use. :-(
The fuses are welded in so they can’t be replaced like the fuses in your car or house. If it was just replacing the batteries, these would be awesome. Unfortunately, if the fuse is dead so is the unit. They are way too expensive to replace every 3-5 months, at least for someone on disability. Its too bad, I really miss them.
Eric L.
April 2nd, 2009
at 5:10pm
I remember the days that Chris Pirillo got me hooked on x10. Now my whole house is automated, with switches, outlets, cameras, security system, everything x10. Everything is controlled by my computer and can even be controlled from work or a friends house.
Chris are you giving up on x10?
–Eric
Ninesvnsicks
April 2nd, 2009
at 11:17pm
Man my friend could really use that I helped him setup his computer in his room and we had to move certain things and the light wouldn’t reach to the switched outlet so that would really come in handy.
Dave
April 3rd, 2009
at 9:29am
That’s pretty cool, but why is the remote the size of a refrigerator!? :)
Big Robby
April 5th, 2009
at 2:46pm
Dude, the first 15 seconds are hilarious.
Jose Basilio
April 5th, 2009
at 4:15pm
I think the “Clapper” of early 90s was a lot more impressive. “Clap on” and “Clap off” : -)