We seem to keep coming across different ways of turning on and off lights. This wireless, acrylic wrapped switch by Tobias Wong takes the traditional light switch out of the wall and lets you put it where it is most convenient. This is done by placing the remote component in between the lamp to be controlled and the plug, and the low tech act of flipping the switch controls your light from across the room.
Light Switch by Tobias Wong
Available here for $149.
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This is very cool. Isn't there some sort of cheaper way to do a remote light switch?
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I have a wireless light switch from Home Depot that was only $20. Doesn't come in a clear acrylic box like this one does, but my living room didn't have any light switches so the wireless one came in handy. You mount it to a wall either by sticking it on or screwing it on and you can buy extra switches if you need more than one switch to control the same light.
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green-bean,
Yes, go to X10.com and be overwhelmed! You can get a basic controller (you plug your light into it) and a remote control for really cheap. Many models even offer dimming.
However, they're not as cool looking as Tobias Wong's remote, but I bet you could hack them if you're crafty.
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