Second switch by a door
You want a plate by the garage, lounge, or bed and you can wire the receiver. Thinkbee puts two IP66 plates in the box. One install still had only live and earth at the old switch.
Wireless switch comparison 2026
The best wireless switches, compared.
Top pick: Equiyoal 2-transmitter wireless kit Best value: ZLinkStar kinetic wireless switch – Kinetic plate at about £19.99, 4.3 from 67 UK-headed reviews, if live and neutral are at the light. Updated October 2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
A wireless switch here is a radio plate plus a mains receiver, sold on amazon.co.uk so you can add or move a light switch without chasing a new cable. It is not the Wi-Fi or wall switch that a UK search for a smart light switch returns. The plate is either kinetic, with no cell claimed, or it uses a small battery. The receiver is wired to the lamp, usually at about 230 V, and several listings expect a live and a neutral at that point. You judge a kit by the cell, a neutral at the receiver, the load that listing prints, and the IP line only when the page does not also print a lower code. What to check first is set out in the [wireless switch buying guide](/hub/electrical-equipment/wireless-switch/sub/wireless-switch-buying-guide). These twelve kits are 433 MHz or unspecified. Its bullets do not, so that line is not a smart-home feature of the kit.
A wireless switch here is a radio plate plus a mains receiver, sold on amazon.co.uk so you can add or move a light switch without chasing a new cable.
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Our view
The Equiyoal kit is two transmitters and one 433 MHz receiver with a 12 V 27A cell, at about £7.49, and the bullet claims AC 230 V loads up to 1,500 W and 10 A. The star line is 5.0 from 2 reviews, and the only review body is headed France, so there is no United Kingdom text. That review says it was installed, paired as indicated, and works. The attribute operating voltage is 12 V, which clashes with the 230 V bullet, and the upper-temperature attribute reads 250 °C. IP21 is the only ingress code, and the range bullet says 20 m to 100 m without an indoor and outdoor split. Two reviews cannot show a fault pattern, and the page does not say the cell is replaceable.
Pros
- Two transmitters and one receiver at about £7.49
- Bullet claims 433 MHz, 10 A, and AC 230 V up to 1,500 W
- A 12 V 27A cell is included
Cons
- 5.0 from 2 reviews, and the only text is headed France
- The attribute says 12 V and the bullet says AC 230 V
- IP21 only, and the upper-temperature attribute is 250 °C
- The page does not say the cell is replaceable
Best for: A spare pair of transmitters only if you read 5.0 from 2 reviews as two reviews, not a test.
Less suitable: Anyone buying on the star line, or an outdoor plate that needs more than IP21.
Specifications
- Model
- Equiyoal 2-transmitter wireless kit
- Brand
- Equiyoal
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(2)
- Power
- 12 V 27A
- Kit
- 2 transmitters, 1 receiver
- Voltage
- 12 V and 230 V
- Listed load
- 10 A, 1,500 W
- Ingress protection
- IP21
- Radio
- 433 MHz
- Claimed range
- 20–100 m
- Weight
- 143 g
- Marks
- CE
Common questions
How many reviews are on the star line?
2. The score is 5.0. The only review text is headed France.
Which voltage does the page print?
The attribute says 12 V. The bullet says AC 230 V loads up to 1,500 W.
What IP code is printed?
IP21.
Our view
The Thinkbee kit is the top pick here when you want a second switch without a new cable: two IP66 plates and one 433 MHz receiver, at about £26.59. Across 316 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.8, the first 40 headers are all United Kingdom, and reviewers use the plates for a garage and lounge two-way and for an outdoor security light switched from indoors. The receiver is described as small enough for a wall light, and the sticky pad and the instructions are praised. The bullet lists 10 A and 1,000 W, a CR2032 with a claimed life of 6–8 years, and 50 m indoors against 400 m outdoors, with up to 8 switches. You still have to wire the receiver, and one reviewer who found only live and earth at the old switch had to adapt. One plate was called too sensitive, a single complaint in the sampled lines, and those UK headers do not describe a repeated hardware failure.
Pros
- Two IP66 plates and one 433 MHz receiver, not Wi-Fi
- 4.8 from 316 reviews, with the first 40 headers all United Kingdom
- Used for a garage and lounge two-way, and an outdoor security light from indoors
- Bullet: 10 A, 1,000 W, a CR2032 claimed for 6–8 years, and up to 8 switches
Cons
- The receiver still has to be wired
- One reviewer had only live and earth at the old switch
- One plate was called too sensitive
- The attribute says 230 V and the bullet says 80–275 V AC
Best for: A second switch for a garage, lounge, or outdoor light, if you can wire the receiver.
Less suitable: A battery-free plate, or a back box that has earth and no usable live.
Specifications
- Model
- Thinkbee 2-switch wireless kit
- Brand
- Thinkbee
- Price
- ∼£27
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(316)
- Power
- CR2032
- Kit
- 2 switches, 1 receiver
- Voltage
- 230 V; 80–275 V
- Listed load
- 10 A, 1,000 W
- Ingress protection
- IP66
- Radio
- 433 MHz
- Claimed range
- 50 m in, 400 m out
- Weight
- 140 g
- Marks
- CE, RoHS
Common questions
Does Thinkbee claim Wi-Fi?
The bullet says 433 MHz radio, not Wi-Fi, with no app and no internet.
What battery does the bullet name?
A CR2032, with a claim of 6–8 years.
How many plates can one receiver take, on this listing?
The bullet says up to 8.
Our view
The Candeo 2-gang kit is one kinetic plate and two receivers, so two lights on different circuits can share one stick-on plate, at about £44.99. Of 28 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.7, nine of 11 stored headers are United Kingdom, including garden floodlights and a reviewer who says they are a qualified electrician. The listing claims no battery, up to 10 switches, IP67, 230 V AC, and an attribute wattage of 3.5 kW. Two UK reviews want a loop-in loop-out earth terminal, which is not in the box. One review says the signals collide if you press both buttons at once. UKCA is not on this specification line, and no range in metres is printed.
Pros
- One 2-gang kinetic plate and two receivers, no battery claimed
- 4.7 from 28 reviews, including garden floodlights
- IP67, 230 V AC, and an attribute wattage of 3.5 kW
- A reviewer who says they are a qualified electrician reports that it works
Cons
- About £44.99, the highest price in this set
- Both buttons at once can collide, in one review
- No loop-in loop-out earth, in two UK reviews
- Only 28 reviews, and no range in metres
Best for: Two lights on different circuits from one battery-free plate, including garden floods, if you press one button at a time.
Less suitable: A single budget light, or a receiver that must include a loop-in earth terminal.
Specifications
- Model
- Candeo kinetic 2-gang wireless switch
- Brand
- Candeo
- Price
- ∼£45
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(28)
- Power
- Kinetic
- Kit
- 2-gang, 2 receivers
- Voltage
- 230 V AC
- Listed load
- 3.5 kW
- Ingress protection
- IP67
- Radio
- RF
- Weight
- 150 g
Common questions
How many receivers are in the box?
The included-components line says two RF receiver modules and one 2-gang kinetic switch.
What wattage does the attribute print?
3.5 kW.
Does this listing print UKCA?
The specification-met line says IP67. UKCA is not repeated here. The single-gang Candeo listing does print UKCA.
Our view
The ECO-NEWLEAF kit pairs a kinetic plate, with no battery claimed, to a receiver for a 230 V light, at about £28.89. Across 702 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.5, the first 40 headers are all United Kingdom, and several call the install straightforward. Reviewers report a bathroom, range through a stone house, and garden lights, and one compares the noise to a pull-cord. The page prints 10 A, 1,000 W, IP67, and UKCA, and it says only ECO-NEWLEAF master plates are meant to run several receivers. The relay is larger than a typical kinetic module, in one review. One review says the switch mechanism snapped inside, and another expects an app, Alexa, and dimming that the bullets do not claim.
Pros
- Kinetic plate, no battery claimed, plus a receiver
- 4.5 from 702 reviews, first 40 headers all United Kingdom
- 10 A, 1,000 W, 230 V, IP67, and UKCA on the listing
- Bathroom use and range through a stone house, in UK reviews
Cons
- One review says the switch mechanism snapped
- The relay is larger than expected, in one review
- Ordinary plates are not claimed to control several receivers
Best for: A battery-free bathroom or garden light, if you can fit a larger relay at the fitting.
Less suitable: Dimming, an app, or Alexa, which the bullets do not claim.
Specifications
- Model
- ECO-NEWLEAF kinetic wireless switch
- Brand
- ECO-NEWLEAF
- Price
- ∼£29
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(702)
- Power
- Kinetic
- Kit
- 1 switch, 1 receiver
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Listed load
- 10 A, 1,000 W
- Ingress protection
- IP67
- Radio
- RF
- Weight
- 210 g
- Marks
- CE, RoHS, UKCA
Common questions
Does the listing say it needs a battery?
The title and bullets say no batteries. The plate is described as self-powered.
What load is printed?
10 A, 230 V, and 1,000 W.
Will any wireless plate run several receivers?
The bullet says only ECO-NEWLEAF master plates are meant to control multiple receivers.
Our view
This DEWENWILS plate is a magnetic single button and a compact receiver with a 12 V alkaline cell, at about £15.99, and the bullet claims 100 feet in open space. Across 49 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.4, five of 20 stored headers are United Kingdom. Those UK lines say it saves a rewire when you put the receiver in the fitting, and one person used it instead of a bathroom pull-cord. A UK reviewer says it is single-pole and cannot be added beside an existing switch, which fits the 1-way attribute and clashes with bullets that mention 3-way and 4-way. One unit did not work on arrival. Current, wattage, voltage, and an IP code are absent from the technical details, and the listing was first available on 20 May 2025.
Pros
- Magnetic plate with one large button and a compact receiver
- 4.4 from 49 reviews
- A UK review used it instead of a bathroom pull-cord
- Bullet claims up to 100 feet in open space, with a 12 V cell included
Cons
- A UK review says it has to be the only switch
- Bullets mention 3-way and 4-way, but the attribute says 1-way
- No amp, watt, voltage, or IP code is printed
- One unit did not work, and only five stored headers are United Kingdom
Best for: Replacing the only switch on a circuit with a magnetic plate, if you can wire the receiver in the fitting.
Less suitable: A second switch beside one you want to keep, or a wet area with no IP code on the page.
Specifications
- Model
- DEWENWILS magnetic wireless plate
- Brand
- DEWENWILS
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(49)
- Power
- 12 V cell
- Kit
- 1 plate, 1 receiver
- Radio
- RF
- Claimed range
- 100 ft open
- Existing switch
- 1-way only
- Weight
- 130 g
- Marks
- CE
Common questions
Does the listing give an amp or watt rating?
No. Current and wattage are not in the technical details.
Can it be a second switch beside the old one?
A UK review says it is single-pole and has to be the only switch. The attribute says 1-way. The bullets mention 3-way and 4-way.
What range does the bullet claim?
Up to 100 feet in open space.
Our view
The Elecora two-plate kit is a 433 MHz receiver and two slim plates on an included 12 V 27A cell, at about £8.49. The line is 4.3 from 163 reviews, but the stored text matches the one-plate Elecora, and only 17 of the first 40 headers are United Kingdom. Reviewers who say they are electricians call the connection easy, and they mention the double-sided tape against dearer kits. The listing prints 10 A, 1,500 W, and IP65, and claims 20 m indoors and 100 m outdoors, with no mains voltage in the attributes. One UK review says the receiver threw sparks, tripped the breaker, and was unsafe. Pairing was a case of clicking until it connected, one leaflet was missing under the box label, and the page does not say the cell is replaceable.
Pros
- Two plates and one receiver at about £8.49
- IP65, 433 MHz, 10 A, and 1,500 W on the listing
- Slim plate at 8.6 × 8.6 × 0.5 cm, with double-sided tape
- Claims 20 m indoors and 100 m outdoors
Cons
- One UK review reports sparks, a tripped breaker, and calls it unsafe
- The 4.3 from 163 is the same text as the one-plate Elecora
- No mains voltage is printed, and the cell is not confirmed as replaceable
- One leaflet was missing, and pairing was click-until-it-connects
Best for: A low-priced second plate, if you will inspect the receiver wiring and you accept a shared review pool.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs reviews that belong only to this ASIN, or a fitting where a spark report is unacceptable.
Specifications
- Model
- Elecora 2-switch wireless kit
- Brand
- Elecora
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(163)
- Power
- 12 V 27A
- Kit
- 2 switches, 1 receiver
- Listed load
- 10 A, 1,500 W
- Ingress protection
- IP65
- Radio
- 433 MHz
- Claimed range
- 20 m in, 100 m out
- Weight
- 140 g
- Marks
- CE
Common questions
Does the listing say this kit needs Wi-Fi?
The title and bullets say no Wi-Fi. The bullet gives 433 MHz radio.
What load is printed?
Attributes say 10 A and 1,500 W. No operating voltage is in the attribute block.
Does the listing say the battery is replaceable?
The page asks. The bullet says a 12 V 27A battery is included. It does not say the cell is replaceable.
Our view
The Elecora one-plate listing is a 433 MHz switch and receiver with a 12 V 27A cell, at about £7.49, and the title says one switch and one receiver. The 4.3 from 163, the sales rank, and the stored review text are the same as the two-plate Elecora, so this is not a second sample. That shared text includes easy connections from people who say they are electricians, and also one report of sparks and a tripped breaker. The model string says 2in1 while the title says one switch, and a highlight states both up to 1,500 W and 200–2,000 W. No IP code and no mains voltage are printed. The page does not say the cell is replaceable, and the plate size line gives 10 × 10 cm with no depth.
Pros
- One plate and one receiver at about £7.49
- The title says no Wi-Fi, and the bullet says 433 MHz
- A 12 V 27A cell is included, with screw or adhesive mounting
Cons
- The same 163 reviews and the same sparks report as the two-plate Elecora
- A highlight states both 1,500 W and 200–2,000 W
- No IP code and no mains voltage are printed
- The model string says 2in1 while the title says one switch
Best for: A single plate at about £7.49 only if you already accept the shared Elecora text, including the sparks report.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants reviews for this ASIN alone, or a stated IP rating.
Specifications
- Model
- Elecora 1-switch wireless kit
- Brand
- Elecora
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(163)
- Power
- 12 V 27A
- Kit
- 1 switch, 1 receiver
- Listed load
- 1,500 and 2,000 W
- Radio
- 433 MHz
- Claimed range
- 20 m in, 100 m out
- Weight
- 90 g
Common questions
Is this a different review sample from the Elecora two-switch kit?
No. This listing repeats the same review text as the two-plate Elecora, the same 4.3 from 163, and the same rank.
What wattage does the highlight state?
The highlight says up to 1,500 W and also 200–2,000 W.
How many switches does the title state?
One switch and one receiver. The model string says 2in1.
Our view
The Candeo single kit is one kinetic plate and one RF receiver on 230 V AC, with no battery claimed, at about £34.99. Across 75 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.3, all 39 stored headers are United Kingdom, and reviewers describe an easy install, including a pull-cord swap. The page prints IP54 and UKCA, and claims up to 10 switches, but it prints neither a range in metres nor an amp rating. One reviewer needed a neutral and found the plate too bulky for the planned spot. A second unit, fitted by an electrician, switched itself on and off at random. Another unit was described as dead after about 16 months.
Pros
- Kinetic plate and RF receiver, no battery claimed
- 4.3 from 75 reviews, all 39 stored headers United Kingdom
- 230 V AC, IP54, and UKCA on the spec line
- Used to replace a pull-cord
Cons
- A second unit switched itself on and off at random
- One unit was described as dead after about 16 months
- One review needed a neutral, and the plate was too bulky
- No range in metres and no amp figure, at about £34.99
Best for: Replacing a pull-cord with a Candeo kinetic plate when the receiver has a neutral.
Less suitable: A second unit you need to stay off, or a tight space where a bulky plate will not fit.
Specifications
- Model
- Candeo kinetic single wireless switch
- Brand
- Candeo
- Price
- ∼£35
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(75)
- Power
- Kinetic
- Kit
- 1 switch, 1 receiver
- Voltage
- 230 V AC
- Ingress protection
- IP54
- Radio
- RF
- Weight
- 170 g
- Marks
- CE, RoHS, UKCA
Common questions
Does the listing say the plate needs a battery?
The bullets say no batteries, wiring, or recharging. Power is described as kinetic.
What mains voltage is printed?
The attribute says 230 V AC.
Does this page state a radio range in metres?
No. A customer question asks for the range. The bullets do not give a distance.
Our view
The ZLinkStar kit is the best value battery-free plate in this set, at about £19.99, if you can connect the receiver to live and neutral at the light. Across 67 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.3, the first 40 headers are United Kingdom, and reviewers fit it where a finished wall could not be chased. The listing prints 230 V, 10 A, and 2,000 W, and claims 50 m indoors and 150 m outdoors. The title and a bullet say IP66, but the attribute says IP00, and the marks line shows UL rather than UKCA. One remote works only sometimes, and only when it is held horizontal. A reviewer in the same house found it noisier than other kinetic plates, and the bullet says it cannot go in a metal box.
Pros
- Kinetic, no battery claimed, at about £19.99
- 4.3 from 67 reviews, first 40 headers United Kingdom
- 230 V, 10 A, and 2,000 W printed
- Used where a finished wall could not be chased
Cons
- The bullet says IP66 and the attribute says IP00
- One remote works only sometimes, and only when held horizontal
- Noisier than other kinetic plates in the same house, in one review
- The bullet says it cannot go in a metal box
Best for: A battery-free plate on a finished wall, if live and neutral are at the light and you can live with the IP clash.
Less suitable: A metal back box, or outdoor use while the IP code is unsettled.
Specifications
- Model
- ZLinkStar kinetic wireless switch
- Brand
- ZLinkStar
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(67)
- Power
- Kinetic
- Kit
- 1 switch, 1 receiver
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Listed load
- 10 A, 2,000 W
- Ingress protection
- IP66 and IP00
- Radio
- RF433
- Claimed range
- 50 m in, 150 m out
- Weight
- 160 g
- Marks
- CE, RoHS, UL
Common questions
Does the listing agree on the IP rating?
No. The title and a bullet say IP66. The attribute says IP00.
Where does the bullet say to connect the receiver?
To the live and neutral wires of the light.
Can it go in a metal box?
The bullet says no, because a metal box shields the signal.
Our view
The SURAIELEC kit is two wall controllers and one receiver, with S1 and S2 terminals so the existing wall switch can stay, at about £15.99. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.2 from 115 reviews, but only seven of the first forty headers are United Kingdom, so most of that average is not UK evidence. A UK review says the old manual switch still works and pairing was quick, which matches the bullet at 433.92 MHz, 10 A, 2,300 W, and a 30 m claim. Those UK lines still call the wiring very tricky, even though a bullet says you do not need an electrician. One review says a unit does not work. No IP code is printed, and the listing does not say the included 12 V cell is replaceable.
Pros
- S1 and S2 so the existing wall switch can stay
- Two controllers and one receiver at about £15.99
- 10 A, 230 V AC, 2,300 W, and 433.92 MHz
- A UK review says pairing was quick and the old switch still worked
Cons
- Only seven of the first forty review headers are United Kingdom
- UK reviews call the wiring very tricky
- One review says a unit does not work
- No IP rating, and the 12 V cell is not described as replaceable
Best for: Keeping the old switch while you add wireless plates, if you are happy wiring the receiver.
Less suitable: A kinetic plate with no cell, or anyone treating all 115 reviews as United Kingdom evidence.
Specifications
- Model
- SURAIELEC 2-switch wireless kit
- Brand
- SURAIELEC
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(115)
- Power
- 12 V cell
- Kit
- 2 controllers, 1 receiver
- Voltage
- 230 V AC
- Listed load
- 10 A, 2,300 W
- Radio
- 433.92 MHz
- Claimed range
- 30 m
- Existing switch
- S1/S2
- Weight
- 160 g
- Marks
- CE, RoHS
Common questions
Can the existing switch stay in use?
The bullet says S1/S2 terminals let you use the wireless switches and the existing wall switch.
What load is printed?
10 A, 230 V AC, and 2,300 W.
Does the listing print an IP rating?
No.
Our view
The DEWENWILS 30 m kit is two transmitters and one pre-paired receiver, with a claimed 30 m in open areas, at about £15.99. Across 195 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.1, the first 40 headers are United Kingdom, and reviewers use it for a conservatory LED strip and for moving an awkward loft switch. The attribute prints 10 A at 230 V, and one review hides the receiver at the ceiling light. The controller attribute names Alexa and Google Assistant, while the bullets describe RF, and the IP code is IP00 even though a bullet mentions a bathroom. One review says both plates groan instead of clicking, and another says the kit stopped after about a month. A UK review also found L1 and COM and no neutral at the old switch.
Pros
- Two transmitters and one pre-paired receiver at about £15.99
- 4.1 from 195 reviews, first 40 headers United Kingdom
- 10 A at 230 V, with a 30 m open-area claim
- Used for a conservatory LED strip and an awkward loft switch
Cons
- One kit stopped after about a month
- Both plates groan instead of clicking, in one review
- Alexa is on the attribute, while the bullets describe RF and the IP code is IP00
- A UK review found L1 and COM and no neutral at the old switch
Best for: Moving a loft switch or adding a conservatory LED, if the ceiling rose has the wires the receiver needs.
Less suitable: A bathroom, an Alexa install, or plates you want to click rather than groan.
Specifications
- Model
- DEWENWILS 30 m wireless switch kit
- Brand
- DEWENWILS
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(195)
- Power
- Battery
- Kit
- 2 transmitters, 1 receiver
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Listed load
- 10 A
- Ingress protection
- IP00
- Radio
- RF
- Claimed range
- 30 m open
- Weight
- 210 g
- Marks
- CE
Common questions
Do the bullets say this kit works with Alexa?
No. The controller-type attribute names Alexa and Google Assistant. The bullets describe RF wiring and a 30 m range.
What IP code is on the attribute?
IP00.
What current is printed?
10 A at 230 V. No wattage attribute.
Our view
The LYGKJ kit is one transmitter and a receiver listed at 16 A and 3,680 W, at about £12.99, the highest current printed in this set. Across 78 amazon.co.uk reviews at 3.8, 28 of 49 stored headers are United Kingdom, and that star line is the lowest here. Some UK reviews call the price good, and one uses it as a pair for two kitchen lights. A reviewer says the easy-install claim is misleading because you still have to wire the receiver, and another lost the signal through ceiling insulation at about 2 m. Two-switch instructions did not match the hardware in one review. The attribute says 1-way while a bullet says 2-way, the item dimensions are 5.8 × 3 × 2.3 cm against an 86-type title, and the page never says whether a battery is required.
Pros
- Listed at 16 A and 3,680 W, the highest current in this set, at about £12.99
- 230 V on the attribute, IP44, and a 30–50 m claim
- Some UK reviews call the price good
- A 2-year warranty line is on the listing
Cons
- 3.8 from 78 reviews, the lowest stars in this set
- Signal failed through ceiling insulation at about 2 m, in one review
- The attribute says 1-way and a bullet says 2-way
- The page does not say whether a battery is required
Best for: A higher listed current, if you wire the receiver in the open and the signal does not have to cross thick insulation.
Less suitable: A chase-free install, or a two-switch job when the instructions do not match the hardware.
Specifications
- Model
- LYGKJ 16 A wireless switch kit
- Brand
- LYGKJ
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 3.8/5(78)
- Kit
- 1 switch, 1 receiver
- Voltage
- 230 V; 90–250 V
- Listed load
- 16 A, 3,680 W
- Ingress protection
- IP44
- Radio
- RF
- Claimed range
- 30–50 m
- Existing switch
- 1-way and 2-way
- Weight
- 100 g
- Marks
- CE
Common questions
What load does the listing print?
16 A, 230 V AC, and 3,680 W. The bullet also says AC 90–250 V.
Does the page say whether a battery is required?
A customer question asks. The attribute block does not say.
What is the star line?
3.8 out of 5 from 78 reviews.
How we compared
We compared 12 wireless switch kits on amazon.co.uk and scored them from the listing facts in this set. Prices, stars, and review counts are the UK lines, taken on 15 October 2026. There was no lab test, and a printed range is not a measured distance. The four weights below sum to 100. Price points do not decide the top score.
1
UK review evidence
40%The star line is multiplied by 7 and rounded, then a band is added for the review count. Fewer than 10 reviews loses 16. The Elecora one-plate listing repeats the two-plate text, so it does not receive a second 163-review band.
2
Specification
30%Voltage, load, ingress, a named cell or a kinetic claim, UKCA, a stated range, and a second plate or S1/S2. A clash, such as IP66 against IP00 or 12 V against 230 V, scores less.
3
Review sentiment
20%United Kingdom review headers and concrete uses, with deductions for a sparks report, a unit that died or switched itself, or an install with no usable neutral.
4
Price band
10%A small band only when there is no sparks report, at least 10 reviews, stars of 4.0 or above, and an independent review sample. It does not decide the top score.
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Wireless switch buying guide
A wireless switch only earns its place if you know whether the plate needs a cell, whether the receiver can find a neutral, and what load that listing prints. The cell split is in [kinetic or battery wireless switches](/hub/electrical-equipment/wireless-switch/sub/wireless-switch-kinetic-or-battery).
What is a wireless switch?
A wireless switch in this comparison is a radio plate plus a mains receiver. You add or move a switch without chasing a new cable. It is not the Wi-Fi or Zigbee wall switch that dominates a UK search for a smart light switch. These twelve kits are 433 MHz or unspecified RF. One DEWENWILS attribute names Alexa and Google Assistant. Its bullets do not, so that line is not a smart-home feature of the kit. The plate is either kinetic or battery. Candeo, ECO-NEWLEAF, and ZLinkStar claim no cell.
Best for
- A second switch by a bed, garage, or door when you can fit the receiver
- A kinetic plate where a finished wall should not be chased
- Replacing a bathroom pull-cord when the circuit is done properly
Not ideal for
- An Alexa, app, or timer switch
- A bath or shower circuit you cannot name the conductors on
- Anyone adding the two Elecora 163-review lines together
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Reading no wiring as no connections
The plate may stick on. The receiver is still mains work at the lamp. A bullet that says you do not need an electrician does not change that. If the conductors are unclear, stop.
- 2
Adding the two Elecora counts
Both Elecora ASINs show 4.3 from 163 and the same review wording, including one sparks report. That is one sample, not 326 reviews. Equiyoal at 5.0 from 2 is not a UK track record.
- 3
Ignoring a second IP code
ZLinkStar’s bullet says IP66 and the attribute says IP00. The DEWENWILS 30 m kit prints IP00. Use the IP line only when the page does not also print a lower code. Do not read 16 A as the rating of the lighting circuit.
What to weigh up
Radio, cell, and neutral
HighConfirm you want radio, not an app. These twelve kits are 433 MHz or unspecified RF. Thinkbee, Elecora, Equiyoal, and SURAIELEC say they are not Wi-Fi. The DEWENWILS 30 m attribute names Alexa and Google Assistant, and its bullets do not, so do not buy that kit for Alexa. Then choose kinetic or battery. Candeo, ECO-NEWLEAF, and ZLinkStar claim no cell. Elecora, Equiyoal, Thinkbee, SURAIELEC, and DEWENWILS include or require a cell. LYGKJ does not say.
Load, kit shape, and IP
HighUse the load printed on that listing, and the lower figure when amp and watt disagree. Thinkbee and ECO-NEWLEAF print 10 A and 1,000 W, so the page cap is 1,000 W. Do not scale a lighting cable up to LYGKJ’s 3,680 W or the Candeo 2-gang attribute of 3.5 kW. Candeo’s single-gang page prints neither an amp nor a watt line. Kit shape is one plate, two plates, or a 2-gang with two receivers. Only SURAIELEC prints S1 and S2 so the old switch can stay.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Battery-free plate under £20
You want no cell claimed, on a finished wall you will not chase. ZLinkStar needs live and neutral at the light. The bullet says IP66 and the attribute says IP00.
Pull-cord replacement
You are replacing a bathroom pull-cord and the circuit still has to be done properly, including RCD protection. ECO-NEWLEAF is a kinetic plate with bathroom use in UK reviews, and the relay is larger than a typical module.
Common questions about wireless switches
What is a wireless switch in this comparison?
A wireless switch here is a radio plate and a mains receiver from these twelve amazon.co.uk kits, so you can add or move a switch without chasing a new cable. It is not a Wi-Fi or Zigbee wall switch, and it is not a smart dimmer that needs a hub. The plate is kinetic, with no cell claimed, or it uses a small battery. The receiver is still wired at the lamp, usually around 230 V. A claimed range on the listing is not a distance measured for this page.
Which wireless switch is the top pick?
The top pick is the Thinkbee kit: two IP66 plates and one 433 MHz receiver, at about £26.59. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.8 from 316 reviews, and the first 40 stored headers are United Kingdom. UK reviews include a garage and lounge two-way and an outdoor security light. The bullet lists 10 A, 1,000 W, and a CR2032 claimed for 6–8 years. You still wire the receiver. One plate was called too sensitive, and one install had only live and earth. The 4.8 line is not a safety verdict.
Which wireless switch is the best value?
The best value is the ZLinkStar kinetic kit at about £19.99, with 4.3 from 67 reviews and United Kingdom headers in the stored sample. It claims no battery and prints 230 V, 10 A, and 2,000 W. You need live and neutral at the light. The bullet says IP66 and the attribute says IP00, so the outdoor rating is not settled. The bullet also says it cannot go in a metal box. One UK Elecora review reports sparks, so the cheaper kits are not this pick.
Do these wireless switches need Wi-Fi?
No kit in this set is a Wi-Fi switch. Thinkbee, both Elecora listings, Equiyoal, and SURAIELEC print 433 MHz or 433.92 MHz and say they are not Wi-Fi. Candeo, ECO-NEWLEAF, and LYGKJ say RF without a frequency in hertz. ZLinkStar says RF433. The DEWENWILS 30 m controller attribute names Alexa and Google Assistant, but the bullets describe RF and a 30 m range, so that attribute is not an Alexa feature. If you wanted an app or a timer, this shelf is the wrong one.
When should you call an electrician?
Stop if you cannot name the conductors at the light or the old switch. Call an electrician if the breaker trips at once, the room has a bath or shower, you need a new circuit, or a unit has sparked. One Elecora review describes sparks and a tripped breaker. That is one report, not a recall. In England, bath or shower work out to 0.6 m and up to 2.25 m can be notifiable. Scotland, Northern Ireland, and an ordinary Welsh dwelling are outside that England list.
How much does a wireless switch cost on amazon.co.uk?
On these twelve amazon.co.uk shelves, checked on 15 October 2026, prices run from about £7.49 to £44.99. The Elecora listings are about £7.49 and £8.49, and Equiyoal is about £7.49. LYGKJ is about £12.99. Both DEWENWILS kits and SURAIELEC are about £15.99. ZLinkStar is about £19.99, Thinkbee about £26.59, and ECO-NEWLEAF about £28.89. Candeo is about £34.99 for one gang and about £44.99 for the 2-gang. These figures are this set, not a market survey.
Should I add the two Elecora review counts?
No. Both Elecora ASINs show 4.3 from 163 reviews, the same sales rank, and the same stored review wording, including one report of sparks and a tripped breaker. That is one sample, not 326 reviews. The one-plate title says one switch and one receiver, while the model string says 2in1. No IP code and no mains voltage are printed on that page. Equiyoal at 5.0 from 2 reviews is not a UK track record either: the only review text is headed France.
Is a wireless switch the same as a toggle switch?
No. A toggle switch is a wired mechanical switch. A wireless switch in this set is a radio plate plus a receiver you still wire at the lamp. If you want the switch in the existing back box, with no radio and no cell, start with a toggle switch. These radio kits do not replace that job. A bullet that says no wiring still leaves the receiver to connect. Bathroom rules and Part P, where they apply, sit on the mains side either way.
Our verdict
Across these twelve amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick is the Thinkbee kit at about £26.59: two IP66 plates, one 433 MHz receiver, 4.8 from 316 reviews, and UK reviews that do not describe a repeated hardware failure. You still wire the receiver. One plate was called too sensitive, and one install had only live and earth. The best value is the ZLinkStar kinetic kit at about £19.99, with 4.3 from 67 reviews, if you can connect live and neutral at the light. The bullet says IP66 and the attribute says IP00. ECO-NEWLEAF is close, with 4.5 from 702 reviews and no battery claimed, and it sits above £20 so it is not the value pick. The Elecora kits are cheaper, and one UK review reports sparks and a tripped breaker.
Best value
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ZLinkStar kinetic wireless switch
Kinetic plate at about £19.99, 4.3 from 67 UK-headed reviews, if live and neutral are at the light.
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Updated: October 2026
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Guides to wireless switches
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Wireless switch buying guideRadio rather than Wi-Fi, cell or not, neutral, load, and IP clashes.Best wireless switchWho the two-plate kit, the kinetic plate, and the high review count are for.How to install a wireless switchWhere the receiver goes, and when you stop and call an electrician.Kinetic or battery wireless switchNo cell claimed, against a 12 V 27A or CR2032 plate.Wireless switch two-wayA second position, and the one listing that prints S1 and S2.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison. Listing prices, stars, and review counts are from amazon.co.uk on 15 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — using the UKCA marking (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- SI 2012/3119 — Building Regulations (England) (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- IET — Part P frequently asked questions (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Electrical Safety First — bathroom safety (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 9 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Smart Home Assistant — best smart light switches UK (2026) (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- amazon.co.uk listings for these twelve ASINs (retrieved 15 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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