Smart Switch Panels vs Traditional Switches: What’s the Difference?

• Jul 19, 2024
• By Arshpreet Gaba

We all want to live a comfortable life and thus prefer home automation systems to control appliances, improve security, and control lighting. Leccy & Genesis makes your life convenient and increases home comfort while helping you save money.  You can manage devices from a distance, whether it is lights, curtains, appliances, door lock systems, or video doorbells, by plugging them into a switch panel.

But what about the traditional switches?

Traditional switch panels, as in older buildings, provide essential control, such as turning lights on/off. Like other smart devices, they lack remote control, integration, or scheduling. Physical interaction is imperative to operate, so you have to flip the switches to turn off a device. Rushing to manage lighting or appliances can be a tiring job that is neither efficient nor convenient.

With time, the traditional switch panels get worn out, and they may have to be replaced to remain functional and reliable, which may demand high operational costs. These switches have a traditional and old look and may not blend with the interiors today. There are no particular safety features in these old obsolete switches. Slowly, technology advanced and gave way to newer gadgets and the intelligent switch panel!

Design and aesthetics of the smart switch panel:

The smart, modern, and functional design of the smart switch panels blends in with the aesthetic quality of different rooms.  Whatever colour the room uses, the panel looks like a part of the background with its appealing colours and design.  

With enhanced appearance and functionality, the design of the smart switchboard panel is flexible and sleek and comes with customizable interfaces to help the user have a great user experience.  The visual appeal and practical design woo the onlooker.

Traditional situations and manual control:

On the other hand, traditional switches were designed similarly to provide Manual control.  No remote access was possible because the technology was not very advanced, and the switches had to withstand frequent Manual manipulation.  

The smart switches with scratch-resistant features are integral to home automation, protect electronic compliments, and are energy-efficient.  They are created from either glass, metal, or plastic with enhanced user interaction.  The design may be complex but can be customized according to the demands of a modern smart home environment. 

Smart switch panels integrate intelligence and connectivity along with the traditional functionality of the old switches.  The smart switch panels intelligently connect the home network to a smart home automation platform.  You needed traditional switches at one time to turn lights on and off, but scheduling the lights to turn on and off, automating them, and integrating them with other devices in the house can be done easily by all smart switch panels. 

Control Options: Manual vs. Remote and Voice Control

The smart switch panel can be easily integrated with voice assistants and Smartphone apps to control and monitor different devices. Speaking a voice command to Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, or Apple assistants can give users hands-free control over various gadgets. The functionality and convenience increase leaps and bounds.

Traditionally, the switches had to be physically turned on or off. But, with the voice assistants, you can even schedule the gadgets to turn on or off at specified times. The lights can be fixed to shut off or turn on at a particular time every day so that you don’t have to rush to the switchboard repeatedly. This feature is a boon for the elderly adults and young children. Also, multi-devices can be operated simultaneously depending on need and demand.

The smart switch panels can be controlled remotely with a smartphone app from wherever you are, no matter which location, as long as there is connectivity. Hands-free operations are the focus here! Issue or tap a command, and voila! It’s done! Now, you can adjust your curtains or turn off the AC from a distance whenever you are. Integrate the panel and create a smart home ecosystem!

Smart Monitoring and Savings 

Controlling and optimizing electricity usage can dramatically reduce the cost of power. You can also program several gadgets to activate at a single command given to voice assistants. Smart Monitoring and Savings are the goal here, and Leccy & Genesis can help you achieve this!

Smart switch panels make life energy-efficient and add convenience to appliance control, home safety security, and home lighting, thus making it a favourite for smart home enthusiasts. Smart switch panels have advanced features that make life comfortable, easy, and integrated while saving electricity and cutting costs. 

They offer a variety of advanced features that enhance convenience, energy efficiency, and integration within smart home ecosystems.

1. Turning on the lights with the help of voice assistants or a smartphone app is convenient.  You don’t have to leave the quilt on a chilly day to turn off the lights.  Use a smart switch instead from wherever you are sitting!  Let us tell you more about smart switch panels and traditional switches.  It’s time to understand the difference and utility!
2. Smart switches become functional when given a signal through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.  These switches automatically communicate with the intelligent hardware plugged into a standard hub through Internet connectivity and seamlessly integrate your home and other devices. 
3. You can control gadgets and appliances remotely and monitor everything from afar. This increases the functionality of gadgets regardless of where you are. Scheduling a time or using the Smartphone app allows the operation of devices even if you are not at home. If you want to unlock the door and let the kids or the maid in at a particular time, you can—it's so easy!
4. You can now display and add a layer of security to your home by scheduling devices to act the way you want. Let us give you an example: You can create the appearance of an occupied house by closing and opening the smart curtains whenever you want, even if you are not at home. This gives the onlooker the impression that people are residing in the house. Enjoy your holiday as you open and close the curtains from afar.

Voice assistants are a great way to operate hands-free by giving a voice command and asking the smart switch panel to turn on or off and control the gadgets. Now, your home appliances can be listed as smart gadgets. 

Generally, the installation of smart switch panels is complicated. Still, Leccy & Genesis understands this; hence, you can set up this smart system using the existing wiring and space available. 

Customization:

Customize the switch panel to suit your needs and set up your gadgets with your home's network connectivity, Smartphone apps, or voice assistants. The smart switch panel can help you track and control energy consumption, helping users follow energy-saving techniques and reduced costs. 

These innovative home automation devices add convenience to appliance control, home safety security, and home lighting, thus making them a favourite for smart home enthusiasts.

The essential advantage of having a smart switch panel at home is the ability to control, monitor, automate, and set a schedule. Timers help the user control the lighting or running of devices according to the set timer.

Set up a well-automated home ecosystem with the smart switch panel. Integrate several home devices on the same platform and make them smart gadgets for a seamless and cohesive home experience. No more “getting up and walking to the switchboard” to manage lighting, etc. The advanced interfaces access control and improve the security of a home. Traditional switches are simple with primary control but can’t compete with the smart switch panel made with advanced technology. Leccy & Genesis promises a convenient and fantastic user experience to manage your home intelligently.