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This Switch's sleek design sets it apart

The new iDevices Switch is intuitive to use and earns the title "Smart Switch"

David Priest
David Priest is an award-winning writer and editor who formerly covered home security for CNET.
David Priest
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The iDevices app can get your device synced with a Switch in minutes. But remember, the app is only iOS compatible.

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The front face of the Switch is the right mix of unobtrusive and stylish, an effect managed by that cool, colored LED strip.

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The nightlight has an adjustable color spectrum and meters for brightness and color saturation.

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The soft corners and monochromatic aesthetic will be familiar to anyone who knows Apple products. iDevices has teamed up with the megacorporation for their HomeKit project.

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The iDevices app homepage is simple and intuitive. You can reach nearly every corner of the app with only two taps or swipes.

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Plug anything into the side of this Switch and you can control it on your iDevices app or with Siri.

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The Scenes function allows users to schedule commands to be sent at any time and day, even if you're off your home Wi-Fi network.

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If you don't have your iPhone or iPad with you, a button on the side of the Switch's body allows you to toggle it manually.

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You can use Siri or Scenes to control Switches, but you'll always be able to toggle them individually on the app.

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The iDevices Switch is going on sale this month on the iDevices website for $60 (which converts roughly to£40 and AU$85) and at select Lowe's locations for $50. Check out the full review and decide whether it's worth your money.

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