Retrofit smart switch solutions offer a wide range of features that make them a versatile and practical choice for modern homes. Below are some of the most significant features that contribute to their growing popularity:

1. Ease of Installation : One of the primary advantages of retrofit smart switches is their ease of installation. Because these devices are designed to work with existing wiring, there’s no need to open walls or run new wires, significantly reducing both the time and cost of installation.

2. Cost-effectiveness : The cost of upgrading a home to smart home can be prohibitively high, but with reteofit solution you can achive the same level of convenience and control for fraction of the cost. Since it can be retrifitted into an existing electrical wiring system, you don’t have to pay for new installation.

3. Energy Saving : Smart switches can contribute significantly to energy savings in a home. By offering the ability to automate and control lighting based on need, homeowners can avoid leaving lights on unnecessarily, which reduces electricity consumption. Since these switches can be controlled via an app, users can turn off lights or appliances from anywhere anytime that were accidentally left on while away from home, further promoting energy efficiency.

4. Smart Control and Automation : Once installed, retrofit smart switches offer a wide range of control options, including:

• App Control : Our retrofit switches can be controlled via a mobile app, giving users the ability to turn lights or appliances on and off from anywhere in the world. This is especially useful for people who want to check whether they left a light on after leaving the house or want to set the lights to turn on before they arrive home.

• Voice Control : DearNest’s Retrofit switches are compatible with popular voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant. This allows users to control their lights or appliances using voice commands, offering hands-free convenience for tasks like dimming lights or switching between lighting scenes.

• Scheduling and Automation : Users can set schedules for their lights, ensuring they turn on or off at specific times of the day. This is particularly helpful for creating routines, such as having lights turn on at sunset or turn off at moring.

5. Customizable Lighting Scenes : With a retrofit smart switch, users can create custom scenes for different occasions. For instance, user can set up a “Movie Night” scene that switch off the lights, turn on AC or a “Dinner Party” scene that switch on the lights of specific areas of the home and turn on the music system. These scenes can be activated via the app, a voice command, or even scheduled to occur at certain times.

6. Enhanced Safety and Security : Retrofit smart switches can also contribute to home safety and security. For example, by setting lights to turn on and off at random intervals while away on vacation, homeowners can create the illusion that someone is home, deterring potential burglars. Additionally, the ability to control lights remotely means homeowners can illuminate dark areas before entering their home, enhancing personal safety.

7. Integration with Sensors : A key feature of smart switch solutions is the ability to integrate with motion or occupancy sensors. This allows the lights to automatically turn on when someone enters a room and turn off when the room is empty, enhancing convenience and reducing energy waste. For example, in areas like hallways or bathrooms, the lights can be set to automatically turn off after a certain period of inactivity.