{
  "id": 16445374,
  "title": "These ESP32 motorized faders are the coolest smart home light switches I've ever seen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/these-esp32-motorized-faders-are-the-coolest-smart-home-light",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-25T07:14:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/these-esp32-motorized-faders-are-the-coolest-smart-home-light-switches-ive-ever-seen/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Smart home enthusiasts often focus on the aesthetics and features of their bulbs, but it's the humble light switch that deserves a makeover. A remarkable console featuring faders for controlling home lights caught the attention of the ESP32 subreddit community. The device, built using an ESP32-S3, showcases an impressive array of capabilities. Initially, the switches directly correlated with the brightness of the smart bulbs, with higher sliders resulting in brighter illumination. The owner of Sacrebleu Studio further enhanced the switch by adding a feature to control individual bulbs with smart plugs, which only support on or off settings. To accommodate this, the owner modified the sliders to function like a traditional wall switch, clicking into place when engaged. The video demonstrates additional features, including the ability to select rooms and set presets for each space. When switching rooms, the sliders automatically adjust to reflect the current state of the bulbs, creating a seamless user experience. While the owner has not shared the details of their build, a website is available for those interested in learning about a potential future product.",
  "summary": "Light switches can have style, after all.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "I've tested over 50 coffee makers — and the Keurig K-Mini Mate is by far the smallest, perfect for college or studio apartments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/ive-tested-over-50-coffee-makers-and-the-keurig-k-mini-mate-is-by-far",
        "published": "2026-10-23T09:24:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}