Switches and outlets explained

Control the same light circuit from two locations (like the top and bottom of a staircase or in rooms with multiple entrances) using two of this type of switch.

A switch type that’s used when three or more switches are required to control the same light from different locations.

Three-way switches are used at the start and end of the circuit, and one or more four-way switches are added to the middle of the circuit.

A pole is the number of contacts that a single switch can control. A double pole switch contacts two circuits.

It isolates both the hot and neutral circuits (instead of just the hot circuit), meaning there’s no current passing through for an extra level of safety. Use it to turn high-power appliances completely off and on again.

This sort of switch springs back to the original "off" position after being pressed.

You can use it for things like doorbells, garbage disposals, or to dim lights when used with an in-line dimmer module.

You can use up to twenty of these switches per circuit, but they all need to be the same switch type (all retractive).

This switch sits in a central (neutral) position and springs back to the same position after being pressed. It can be pressed up or down to make two separate connections.

You can use it for things like electronic blinds, or to dim lights when used with an in-line dimmer module.

You can use up to twenty of these switches per circuit, but they all need to be the same switch type (all center retractive).

You can use one of our three-way dimmers on a circuit to dim from just one location. If you have one other switch on the circuit, it needs to be a three-way toggle or rocker. For a four-way circuit, you would have one three-way dimmer at the first location, four-way switches in between and a three-way toggle or rocker at the last location.

Our in-line dimmer module sits in the electrical box with the rest of the electrics.

It can be used with both our retractive and center retractive toggle and rocker switches to give them dimming capabilities. A short press will turn the light off and on. A press and hold will dim or brighten.

It also has a memory function, so the lights turn on at the same brightness as they were last used.

Our smart version can be used with our retractive toggle and rocker switches for remote dimming and switching via a phone, tablet, or voice command (as well as at the wall). You can’t use our center retractive toggles and rockers with this one.

We make our Kew and Grove front plates from solid brass (rather than sheet metal wrapped around a frame) to create perfectly crisp edges.

Our Kew clear plates are the only exception. We make these from transparent polycarbonate, which is more flexible and durable than the usual acrylic.

This plate doesn’t have any cut-outs for the switches (or outlets). Instead, it’s designed for covering unused electrical boxes and wiring.

Control the same light circuit from two locations (like the top and bottom of a staircase or in rooms with multiple entrances) using two of this type of switch.

A switch type that’s used when three or more switches are required to control the same light from different locations.

Three-way switches are used at the start and end of the circuit, and one or more four-way switches are added to the middle of the circuit.

A pole is the number of contacts that a single switch can control. A double pole switch contacts two circuits.

It isolates both the hot and neutral circuits (instead of just the hot circuit), meaning there’s no current passing through for an extra level of safety. Use it to turn high-power appliances completely off and on again.

This sort of switch springs back to the original "off" position after being pressed.

You can use it for things like doorbells, garbage disposals, or to dim lights when used with an in-line dimmer module.

You can use up to twenty of these switches per circuit, but they all need to be the same switch type (all retractive).

This switch sits in a central (neutral) position and springs back to the same position after being pressed. It can be pressed up or down to make two separate connections.

You can use it for things like electronic blinds, or to dim lights when used with an in-line dimmer module.

You can use up to twenty of these switches per circuit, but they all need to be the same switch type (all center retractive).

You can use one of our three-way dimmers on a circuit to dim from just one location. If you have one other switch on the circuit, it needs to be a three-way toggle or rocker. For a four-way circuit, you would have one three-way dimmer at the first location, four-way switches in between and a three-way toggle or rocker at the last location.

Our in-line dimmer module sits in the electrical box with the rest of the electrics.

It can be used with both our retractive and center retractive toggle and rocker switches to give them dimming capabilities. A short press will turn the light off and on. A press and hold will dim or brighten.

It also has a memory function, so the lights turn on at the same brightness as they were last used.

Our smart version can be used with our retractive toggle and rocker switches for remote dimming and switching via a phone, tablet, or voice command (as well as at the wall). You can’t use our center retractive toggles and rockers with this one.

We make our Kew and Grove front plates from solid brass (rather than sheet metal wrapped around a frame) to create perfectly crisp edges.

Our Kew clear plates are the only exception. We make these from transparent polycarbonate, which is more flexible and durable than the usual acrylic.

This plate doesn’t have any cut-outs for the switches (or outlets). Instead, it’s designed for covering unused electrical boxes and wiring.