Tewke Tap
HOT TAP
This smart light switch could become the Apple of smart home control
From £224.15 tewke.com
C lever switches have been around for years, capable of changing the brightness, temperature and colour of light bulbs, or even running a range of lighting pre-sets. But what about a truly smart switch? A switch that’s actually a networked HD touchscreen full of sensors, and also doubles as an energy meter.
The Tap comes from a British start-up founded in 2020 by Piers Daniell, who Grand Designs fans will remember as the man building a modern-day castle in Warwickshire. It’s a touchscreen that replaces a conventional light switch and brings smart control to the connected lighting circuits. But in time it’ll learn to do much more, from acting as a smart meter and air quality monitor, to a home automation controller.