Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch

The answer to light switches fitted at the height of someone standing up. The Tap Dial is battery powered and needs no rewiring, so it sticks on with adhesive or screws at whatever height suits a seated user, or lifts off to work as a remote on a tray or armrest. Its four buttons can be set up to suit the household, and the dial dims by turning rather than pinching, which suits hands with limited grip. It is the reliable fallback for when voice control mishears or a guest is visiting. The catch is the ecosystem: plan on Philips Hue bulbs and a Hue Bridge, which makes the first room the expensive one.