About $17: Xiaomi launches the Smart Switch 2 Pro wall switch
It fits in place of a normal light switch without rewiring and works by app and voice. The current price is China's crowdfunding price.
Xiaomi sells a smart light switch in China that replaces the old one. It works with an app and your voice. It costs little and is not sold in other countries yet.
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Coming your way?
In China for now · CNY 114 (about $17)
On crowdfunding at Xiaomi Youpin; the sources mention no sales outside China.
Why it matters
A cheap way to make lights smart by replacing the old switch.
Watch: a nice idea, but China-only for now.
The details
- Crowdfunding prices: about $17 for one key, about $20 for two and about $23 for three.
- It suits 86-type wall boxes and works with a single live wire or live plus neutral.
- Maximum load is 2200W and 10A, with over-temperature and overload protection.
- It works by buttons, the app and Xiao Ai voice commands, and needs a Bluetooth Mesh gateway.
- On the two- and three-key versions the app sets which lights each key controls.
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