Kinetic Energy - The Key To Creating The Ultimate Wireless Light Switch Solution

Kinetic Energy - The Key To Creating The Ultimate Wireless Light Switch Solution

For many, the concept of kinetic energy might ring a few bells. Depending on which physics lesson you were in, you might visualise it as someone running, a bullet fired, or a thrown ball. Essentially, it refers to energy expressed as motion, and - believe it or not - has super exciting applications in the light switch industry.

Retrotouch’s Enocean models mark a significant moment in the development of light switches. No longer restricted by wired connections, these models can be placed anywhere in the home, as long as they’re within suitable range. Available to install anywhere along your lighting circuit, they can be operated just like any other light switch, but with the signal relayed via - yep, you guessed it - kinetic energy.

So how do they work?

Thanks to EnOcean’s innovative harvesting technology, each press of the switch generates enough energy to send a radio signal to a relay for a totally wireless and robust control solution.

By utilising miniaturized energy harvesters, as well as ultra-low-power wireless technology, these switches run without batteries, and without the need for any maintenance. Plus, with their simple and straightforward installation, you can do it all yourself, in minutes!

The Retrotouch EnOcean switches don’t need batteries, or a power cable and they are as durable and reliable as a traditional wired switch.

Available with EnOcean, Bluetooth, Zigbee or Friends of Hue protocol options there is a Retrotouch switch solution for both residential or commercial applications.

What's in the box?

Our switches come with the following items:

• Back plate with module
• Glass front plate in Black or White finish
• 2 button & 1 button
• 3M Wall sticky pad
• 2 screws for back box fixing
• Terminal connector block for retrofit applications
• Instruction Manual

What designs are available?

As with the rest of our range of switches and sockets, we’ve maintained a consistently sleek look to our faceplates. Currently, the Retrotouch EnOcean Smart Switches are available in:

• White glass
• White glass with Chrome Trim
• Black Glass
• Black Glass with Chrome Trim

To look at our Enocean light switch product range, visit: https://www.retrotouch.co.uk/enocean-smart-switches.html