Installing new light switches in your home doesn't require you to be an expert. However, we recommend researching the different types of light switches to find the best electrical switches for homes. Here’s a beginner's guide to light switches with common designs and their functions.

Switches with a single-pole -
Light switches with single poles are the most common type in your home, and they are lever-mounted switches with a simple on/off function. By "single-pole", we mean that there is only one circuit going through the switch, so you can only control one light from one switch. On the lever, single-pole switches are labeled ON and OFF.

Switches with multiple locations -
There are many variations of multi-location switches, and their function is to allow multiple switches to control the same light. There is also a three-way switch, which controls a light fixture from two different locations despite its name. Four-way switches are similar but allow only three switches.

Occupancy switch -
Otherwise called motion sensor switch, the occupancy switches activate the lighting device when the motion is detected, after power off when no detection is present.
Programmable Timer -
programmable timers, you can set exactly when you want a device to turn on. You can schedule when the device turns on for each day of the week to reduce energy consumption. Some variants of this switch have WiFi capabilities, allowing you to conveniently adjust your lighting from your smartphone.
Follow these tips to find the best electric switches that go well with your house.