Elgato has announced Eve Light Switch ($50), a new product in the company’s Eve lineup of HomeKit-enabled products. Eve Light Switch is the world’s first standalone HomeKit-enabled light switch, and it can be used with Siri or HomeKit in any single or multi-bulb lighting setup.
The new accessory replaces a standard single pole switch and uses Bluetooth LE to communicate with nearby iOS and Apple TV devices for remote HomeKit access and Siri voice control. Eve Light Switch is unique from other HomeKit-enabled light switch solutions in that it’s a standalone switch that does not require a bridge or hub to communicate with HomeKit.
It features a clean, white wall plate for a minimalist modern look, and uses a captive touch sensor for manual lighting control. Eve Light Switch notably does not provide dimming, although the company notes that it can be paired with a HomeKit-enabled Philips Hue system for this purpose.
