Control Your Home in Seconds With The Best Smart Light Switches of 2022

If you are looking to get on the smart home bandwagon, one of the best places to start is lighting. Like a smart bulb or smart plug, smart switches provide you with new ways to control your home – in this case for your lighting and other switch-wired devices, including fans or appliances. They also work with existing "regular" bulbs, so if you have many ceiling lights, smart switches are the best (and cheapest) option.

The tech experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute test a range of smart home technology, from smart plugs to video doorbells. To find the best smart light switch, our engineers based findings on ease of installation and set-up, intuitiveness of the app, responsiveness to commands, compatibility with other devices, and real user feedback. Hundreds of hours and dozens of commands for testing later, we've settled on some great picks for your house, whether you're an Alexa, HomeKit or Google Home household! Our top picks for the best smart light switches are:

What do smart switches do?

Like traditional light switches, most smart light switches have a physical toggle, paddle, or button to turn your fixtures on, off, or dimmed. With the integration of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Z-Wave, or a proprietary connection for home automation systems, smart switches can be controlled from your smartphone and/or voice assistants like Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit.

Smart switches allow for features like timers and schedules, so you can turn lights (or appliances) on or off from outside the home, adding extra home security. Here are the overall benefits:

✔️Convenience. Having the ability to switch the lights on or off remotely or with voice control is the number one benefit for most. When you're tucked under the covers and need to turn lights off, you'll understand why.

✔️Security. Use scheduled timers to enhance home security by controlling when the lights turn on or off when you’re away from home. Timers can be set for specific times or at random.

✔️Energy savings. Dimming capabilities and occupancy sensing can significantly cut down your electricity bill. It's also worth noting that smart switches are a cheaper alternative to smart bulbs in a whole-house setup.

✔️Greater control. You can create a truly personalized experience using intuitive controls that work seamlessly with your existing home Wi-Fi network. A smart switch can turn on your outside lights when you're minutes from home, or set your living room blinds to roll down at dusk.

See below for the best smart light switches hand-picked by the pros at the Good Housekeeping Institute: