Can I use all light switches with Casambi?

Yes! Existing light switches can continue to be used with Casambi. You don't have to replace your familiar buttons and switches – you can integrate them seamlessly into your smart lighting control. Casambi combines classic operation with modern technology – without compromising on convenience.

Why regular light switches work brilliantly with Casambi:

1. Existing light switches stay in place ✅
Your existing buttons and switches don't need to be replaced. The Casambi module is simply installed behind the switch or directly inside the luminaire. The familiar look of your controls is fully preserved – ideal for listed buildings, premium designer switches, or anyone who simply wants to keep the operation they're used to.

2. No complicated adjustments in daily use ✅
Light on, light off – just like always. If your smartphone isn't at hand, or you simply prefer the classic switch, you can use it anytime. Guests, children or housemates can find their way around immediately, without needing to engage with apps or scenes.

3. Additional control via app, sensor or remote ✅
The best of both worlds: your existing switches keep working, while all smart functions are available on top:
🔹 Activate light scenes by double-click (Smart Switching)
🔹 Dim via long press
🔹 Control via the Casambi app from smartphone or tablet
🔹 Automation through motion detectors or daylight sensors
🔹 Operation via wireless switches, wall buttons or remote controls

4. Ideal for new builds and retrofits ✅
Casambi modules can be integrated into almost any existing installation – whether in an older building, a rented apartment, or a new construction project. Since no additional control cables need to be laid, retrofitting is fast, clean, and possible without major interventions in the building fabric.

5. Combining classic operation with smart lighting ✅
You decide how you want to control your light – the system doesn't dictate it. This flexibility makes Casambi particularly suitable for everyday use and ensures that even less tech-savvy people can fully benefit from smart lighting control.

How does Smart Switching actually work?
With the Smart Switch function, the Casambi module recognises how often and how long you press the light switch:
✅ Single press: Turn light on or off
✅ Double click: Activate a preset light scene (e.g. "Dinner" or "Cinema")
✅ Long press: Continuous dimming
✅ Multiple presses: Recall different scenes or dimming levels

A simple tip from practice: Set up a stepped dimmer with Mode 1 = 75%, Mode 2 = 50% and Mode 3 = 25% – and you can recall different lighting moods with an ordinary switch.

Important: Even if you only want to use your classic light switch, you still benefit from all the advantages of Casambi technology in the background: energy efficiency, long luminaire life, and the option to add further functions at any time without changing the installation.

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