Where can I find this motion detecting night light switch?

October 11, 2015 9:01 AM

I've seen this switch in several hotels in the US, but I can't find it online! Here's the link (sorry if it shows up sideways)

It's a standard Decora / Rectangular size switch with a motion sensor that, when activated, turns on the On/Off/Binary/Power-Symbol-shaped night light. Pressing the symbol turns on the switch (just like a normal light switch).

posted by schwab to Home & Garden (5 answers total)

So is having the symbol important, or just the functionality? If you don't need the symbol, here are some options.
posted by primethyme at 9:43 AM on October 11, 2015

Does the switch over ride the occupancy sensor forcing the night light on or does it turn the room lights on?
posted by Mitheral at 4:21 PM on October 11, 2015

This one doesn't match your pic, but may be tempting because it's available at Home Depot. Don't. If you press hard on the lit part instead of the plastic tab (as house guests are liable to do), a bit of plastic that holds the face plate in will break, and you have to replace the entire switch.
posted by dws at 5:50 PM on October 11, 2015

Response by poster: @mitheral - The switch turns on the room lights.

Thanks for the answers so far! It's looking like these switches really are unicorns!
posted by schwab at 1:17 AM on October 12, 2015

Best answer: Try searching for YM2106.

Ebay and OpenTip have white ones, didn't find any beige.
posted by zinon at 11:23 AM on October 12, 2015