When automating your home, it's hard to resist perfecting the light switch. So, you can adjust the response to cotton. Or make the light turn on / off when there is / no movement. And you can install a simple remote control. Let's talk about this.
What is a remote switch?
This is the name of a device that can pick up signals sent from the remote without the use of conventional conductors. The remote switch allows you to control the operating modes without having to go to a certain point in the home - that is, from anywhere.
Working principle
Depending on what the operation of such devices is based on, there are two main schemes for mounting a light switch with remote control:
- Having motion sensors. Such devices are based on infrared ports and turn on only if someone is present in the room.
- Having sound perception. Responding to certain mechanical vibrationsair (specific word, click, clap, etc.).
Since there are many different implementation schemes, only general features of the construction and operation of the device in general will be considered. The structure of the mechanism includes a steel core located inside the coil. Thanks to him, a special contact device is activated, with the help of which the connection and opening of the power circuit is carried out. Operation does not depend on the state of the start button - after all, the mechanical component reliably maintains the power supply to the circuit.
As two links of control, a radio signal receiver and a mobile remote control are used, with the help of which commands are given (for convenience, you can make or buy a special holder for it). The radius of their interaction can reach 20 meters indoors, and in the open air - generally 100 m. If we have a factory remote switch in front of us, then we should not be surprised if it has the ability to control the brightness of the lighting (which has a positive effect on the life of the lamps).
Often it can also be provided to play the last set system parameters. Also, many of the functionality of some models also include the possibility of periodically turning on / off the light to create the effect of presence. This feature will be extremely convenient and useful when leaving home for a long time. Devices that have a touch type of control have been developed and presented on the market. But the disadvantage of such remotes (as well as phones and tablets, which canact in their role) is a rather low sensitivity. Also, an important advantage that almost any remote switch has is the ability to control several power networks at the same time.
Advantages of remote switches
It is worth focusing on the benefits of these devices:
- Ease of use. The remote switch that works on infrared ports can be controlled from any remote control.
- Easy to install. Any person who has had successful experience with the network can install this device.
- Extensive control and adjustment of the illumination of individual rooms, as well as the ability to turn on appliances automatically at the right time. Remote light switches are not complex devices, and with experience and skill, they can be seriously improved.
- Wide variety of models. You can choose a device that will satisfy its technical and price characteristics.
- Energy saving. In many models, automatic shutdown is provided for continuous burning for more than 12 hours. Therefore, when traveling for a long time, a solid bill will not run up for an accidentally left light.
How to install the remote switch?
What to do? This issue is especially relevant for people who have rooms with stretch and suspended ceiling structures. Switch with remote controlcontrol in this case, you can simply hide between the walls. As a result, the intended style of the interior will not be violated and at the same time convenience will be provided when using light. And there is nothing to say about the ease of managing several rooms, except for literally two words - almost ideal. Connecting a remote light switch will depend on the type of lamps that are compatible with this device. What is the difference? So, when you have to work with classic incandescent lamps, all actions are performed in the same way as connecting conventional electrical equipment. The installation of their LED counterparts is somewhat different. So, it is necessary to provide good nutrition with the use of both zero and phase. By the way, as experienced craftsmen advise, it is advisable to place the remote-controlled switch as close as possible to the lamp.
Outdoor automatic light-off equipment
To comfortably control the lighting of your garden, garden, greenhouse or yard, you can use radio switches. They will be of invaluable help in the simultaneous control of several light sources, in which any possible lamp can be installed. With this device, you can turn off the lights without leaving your home - and this is not a problem. So, most samples work quietly at a distance of up to 100 meters. The most advanced (and most expensive) models boast the ability to control from a distance of 150 m.
Features of work
It is important that devices can control lighting not only remotely, but also in manual mode. By the way, continuing the theme of the universality of response to remote controls, it should be reported that the device is suitable not only from a TV, but also from a music center, air conditioning and other devices that work on this principle. And so you can control the lighting while lying on a bed or sofa. An important feature is also the property of the dimmer (that is, the brightness control). This technical feature has a positive effect on the service life of incandescent or halogen lamps. A remote switch with a remote control allows you to spend the resource of their service not completely, but only partially. Thus, the time of their working capacity and performance of their function is stretched.
Imitation of human presence
This aspect has two directions. The first is the imitation of the presence of people in an apartment or house, which is especially important if you need to leave. For this, pre-set timers are used. If they are not provided, then such a mechanism can be built on by yourself if you have the appropriate qualifications. Also an important function of remote switches is to turn off the light if it burns for a long time. Usually it is 12 hours. This is convenient if you went to the country or just out of town to relax for a couple of days, and left the light on.
Conclusion
As you can see, remoteThe light switch is a useful device. Given the variety of devices on the market, the functionality rests solely on the monetary issue. And here it is worth noting an interesting fact about the remote switch. The price of models starts from a few hundred rubles and ends at marks in the tens of thousands. Although schematically they are not very different. Why is that? The fact is that a wide range of cheap models are Chinese products that cannot boast of reliability and durability. Therefore, when choosing a remote switch with a remote control, you need to make sure that you have the original product in front of you. And finally, speaking about manufacturers of quality goods at low prices, you should pay attention to what Belarus offers. This partner of the Russian Federation in the Eurasian Union offers a wide and high-quality range of these products to choose from.
