A light switch is the simplest of electrical devices. Flip the switch, electricity flows. Flip it again, electricity stops.

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Q:I have a three-way switch that controls the light at the top of the stairs. The switch at the bottom doesn't always work like it is supposed to. Sometimes when I turn it off, the switch at the top ...

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QDEAR TIM: I am pulling my hair out trying to wire a four-way switch. What is the secret? Do you need a special four-way electrical switch or a four-way light switch? At this point, my new wife thinks ...

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Eve is out with its third-gen HomeKit Light Switch today with two notable upgrades – Thread support and compatibility with 3-way switch setups by just adding one of the new switches. Read on for all ...

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