SwitchMate Says They Have A 10-Second Solution To Make Your Home Smarter.
September 28, 2016 
Switchmate is a one-second installation smart light switch that is the first smart home product that can be used with absolutely no configuration, tools, wiring, or WiFi. Switchmate magnetically attaches instantly to existing toggle or rocker switches and is controlled through the free app on your smart phone. With features such as “Welcome Home”, your lights will turn on automatically as you arrive home or enter rooms. With preset timers, you can set your lights to automatically turn on and off- even when you’re not home. Just Snap, Tap, and Start enjoying smart lighting simplified with Switchmate. Okay, so it is a bit more than a one second installation, but not much. You need to install two double AA batteries, which are included and then you have to follow the directions making sure the light switch and the Switchmate are both in the correct direction. Outside of that, it is just snap it on. And yes you can turn the lights on and off right at the light switch without needing Bluetooth. If you wan to add a bit of a 'lived in look' to your home while you're at work, or even away on vaction, there's a timer function. While you're home, you can schedule lights to turn on and off in your absence. You won't be able to view or change them away from home, but the Switchmate has internal storage that keeps track of the programmed timers, so they will work even when your phone is far away. MSRP is $39.95 per light switch, but they're often on sale for $34.95. They're available in white and ivory. Make sure you order the right one for each light switch. There is a 'toggle' and a 'rocker' model. (There are pictures on Amazon.) These are only for single light switches and not for dimmers.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/FvlBDHagRkc
UPDATE 9/28/16 - Target & Home Depot are advertising them for $34.95 and they're that price at the company website, even cheaper in larger numbers. Company website:
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