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# Programmable Smart Home Switches
The Prima Touch Switch Helps the Ordinary Light Switch Do More

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-08 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prima-touch-switch
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-smart-home-deserves-more-than-an-ordinary-light-switch-300982791.html) & [hogarcontrols](http://hogarcontrols.com)

Hogar Controls is introducing its line of Prima Touch Switches at CES 2020, sharing solutions for the [smart home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-devices1) that are designed to do much more than standard light switch or panel. As well as being able to be used as a light switch or dinner, each Prima Touch Switch may be set to control other smart devices within the home via programmable buttons.

The collection of multi-functional, modular switches boast sleek glass designs that are offered in one-, two-, three- and four-button configurations. With these switches, a home's humble light switch has the potential to become the control hub for devices that help to promote increased [comfort and security](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lock-ultra).

Image Credit: Hogar Controls

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Programmable Smart Switches:** The demand for programmable, modular switches will continue to increase as more smart home devices hit the market.
- **Modular Smart Home Control:** Modular switches that can control multiple devices will become the norm, paving the way for a more streamlined and intuitive home automation experience.
- **Glass Smart Home Interfaces:** Sleek, customizable glass interfaces will replace traditional light switches, offering a more elegant and functional way to control the smart home.

### Where This Applies

- **Smart Home:** The smart home industry will need to continue to innovate by offering more control options and seamless integrations with other devices.
- **Home Automation:** The home automation industry will benefit from developing modular, programmable switches that can control multiple devices and promote a more intuitive experience.
- **Interior Design:** As smart switches become more sophisticated, the interior design industry will need to adapt by creating spaces that seamlessly integrate technology into the home.

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