Touch switch or modular switch? How to choose.

A touch switch panel is a flat glass or acrylic front with touch keys. A normal modular switch is a mechanical rocker that clicks. Touch panels look cleaner and can connect to an app and voice assistants; modular switches need no setup.

How they look

A modular board is a frame of separate rocker switches. A touch panel is one smooth sheet of glass or acrylic with backlit icons, so it reads as part of the interior rather than a fitting on the wall.

Cleaning

There are no gaps around rockers for dust to collect in. A glass front wipes clean with a soft cloth.

Smart control

KB touch panels work by touch, and can join Wi-Fi to work from an app, Alexa and Google Assistant. A normal modular switch only works by hand.

Wiring

KB panels work with the wiring you already have. Send KB a photo of your switchboard on WhatsApp and the team will confirm the fit before you order.

Which to choose

Choose touch panels where looks and convenience matter and you want app or voice control. If you like your current switches, a retrofit module adds remote control without replacing them.

Questions, answered.

Are touch switches better than normal switches?

For looks, cleaning and smart control, many people think so. Normal modular switches are simpler. Many homes use both.

Do touch switches work when the Wi-Fi is down?

KB touch panels do. Touch works without the internet; Wi-Fi is only needed for the app and voice control.

Ask the KB team.

Send your question on WhatsApp and the team will reply.

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