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(More customer reviews)This is NOT the item Amazon has pictured. Although this item looks very similar, it's not. Upon closer inspection, it seems that Amazon has a computer generated image.
My main gripe about this product is the switch itself. Due to the design, this is not a true switch - but rather a piece of plastic that pivots at a central point that presses two micro buttons on a PCB that LOOKS like a switch.
The problem with this design, is the way it's designed! If you don't press the "switch" in the right spot, the plastic doesn't contact the micro button correctly and it does not send the ON/OFF signal to the receiver. You have to press the "switch" rather hard to get it to contact the micro buttons on the PCB, and since you have to press it in the correct place (towards the middle of the "switch"); If the room is dark, good luck trying to figure out how to turn on the lights!
Another feature that I don't like about this is the light on the receiver is constantly ON. Although it's an indication of power to the receiver, I can see it being a bad thing in some situations (Red LED lighting up your room when you're trying to sleep). I'd prefer it turn on and off with the device, not be steadily lit.
I own a few Billy Mays promoted Handyswitch wireless switches and love them. I decided to try this Stanley wireless switch for some of the lights in my computer room instead of another Handyswitch because this was a cheaper option. I will not be buying one of these ever again, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. If you want a good wireless wall switch, I would recommend the Handyswitch; which I will be buying to replace this thing.
I'd give it 1 star, but since it somewhat does the job - I'll tack another one on for good measure.
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This Stanley Indoor Wireless Wall Switch Transmitter Remote Control is great for hard to reach lamps or other electrical devices. Decorative wall plate transmitter mounts easily to the wall with no wiring needed. The RF technology works through walls, doors and glass up to 50 feet away. It has a polarized outlet. It will help save money and energy - in the OFF position, timer cuts power to device, eliminating wasteful standby power. Rating: UL/CUL 5A/125V/625W 60Hz tung.Great for hard to reach lamps or other electrical devicesDecorative wal plate transmitter mounts easily to wal with no wiring neededRF technology works through walls, doors and glass up to 50 feet awayPolarized outletRating: UL/CUL 5A/125V/625W 60Hz tung
