Switches for Home Automation (Retractive)

For a Home Automation system, in principle, any switch or of any style can be used.

They need to be RETRACTIVE. That’s the keyword here.

Here is some more info on what a retractive switch is: https://www.elesi.com/blog/what-are-retractive-switches/

We typically use the the Schneider range (albeit Elesi above is slightly cheaper). The switch is comprised of 2 parts, Face Plates & Modules:

So the logic is you can make up a combination of switches on 1 face plate with an array of 2 or 3 position modules.

2 Position Module for Lights or 3 Position Modules i.e. for blinds (Up/Down )
Face Plates:

The same logic would apply if you went to any other manufacturer.

So the logic is you can make up a combination of switches on 1 face plate with an array of 2 or 3 position modules. The same logic would apply if you went to any other manufacturer.

Other types of switch manufactures/suppliers include but are not limited to:

Corston
- A complete range of switches & Ironmongery to match
KNX Types:
- Ekinex Signum
- Ekinex 20 Venti
Faradite
Custom Switches by Focus SB
Loxone Range
- Touch Flex
- Touch Pure
Schneider Range
Lithoss
- 24V push to make switches
Basic White Plastic By Screwfix