Eugen RochkoSep 3, 2023
It started with me opting not to keep smart lights when I moved. I found the routine of pressing physical switches more rewarding than the tap of a touch screen. I've since gotten into vinyl, and film photography. I still stream music, and I still take photos with my iPhone when it's more convenient, but I find the physicality of analog devices uniquely rewarding.
Show threadScott Galloway
@Gargron A combination analogue smart switch which 'switched' using a motor to reflect current state would be very cool.
Sep 3, 2023 at 5:09pmWeb
Show threadSteven BarnhartSep 3, 2023
@scottgal @Gargron you don’t even need that. Most smart paddle switches are toggles vs keeping a physical state.
Show threadScott GallowaySep 3, 2023
@StevenBarnhart @Gargron I just like the idea of all my switches auto-resetting themselves like the motorised faders you get. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPXeULcDa5w
Neve 8424: Motorised Faders

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Show threadSteven BarnhartSep 3, 2023
@scottgal @Gargron agreed it’s cool for sure.
Show threadAlexandra LanesSep 4, 2023
@scottgal I think this is what the Switchbot does
Show threadScott GallowaySep 4, 2023
@ajlanes I want the opposite :) Make normal looking analogue switches which represent their current on/off state by 'switching' the switch internally.
Show threadAlexandra LanesSep 4, 2023
@scottgal I sort of have this by having momentary switches which just toggle the state. So no state is represented on the switch (which is fine mostly as you can tell if the lights are on)