Mitzvah Family Magnetic Toggle Switch Review

Many years ago when dinosaurs roamed the earth, the light switch in the downstairs hallway started smoking when I turned on the light. A mouse probably chewed through the wiring or something. I wasn't and still am not willing to pay an electrician a mega buck to come out and fix it, we just won't be using that switch or light. We have faucets and washing machines, and one day someone will transform this place and put better lighting on it. The other light switch is for ambient lighting, which…

Problem: I am a renter and recently purchased a Philips Hue smart lighting and switching system for my entire home. But if I had visitors or someone who was looking after my apartment in my absence, they automatically tried to use the toggle switches for the lights. This can cause problems with the timing of outlets and smart lightbulbs. The child-safe switches don't work as guests can just bypass the railing, which doesn't fully cover the toggle switch. Solution: Cover the old wall switch…

First off, the magnet assembly is a brilliant design. It was surprisingly easy to install and I was really impressed with how perfectly the magnets aligned. For such a "cheap" product, I expected them to be at least a little closer together or further apart than the switch plate screws. When I started putting the lid on, it practically snapped into place and was within a half or quarter inch of the plate. The magnets are the perfect strength for the job: they're weak enough to pull off when…