I’m an avid user of the Apple HomeKit smart home environment. I have 60+ smart devices currently installed in my home. I’m always on the lookout for new and innovative smart home products. I purchased the Onvis 5-Keys Smart Switch HS2 to control various devices and scenes in my home theatre. This product is a win for anyone with family members that aren’t keen about smart home technology. Some people just don’t like controlling things like lights with their phone or their voice. They prefer the tactile feel of a switch. This is where the HS2 shines. With single button click, the theatre lighting is set. The long click has been programmed to turn everything off. On the technology side the switch utilizes Thread communications which is great for anyone like me with a busy home WIFI network. Connecting it to my smart home was quick and easy. Each of the 5 buttons have 3 actions: single click, double click, and click and hold. This means you can control 15 individual devices or scenes. Using Apple Shortcuts, you can even double this number to 30. A single click can be programmed to turn a device on when it’s off or off if already on. The combinations feel limitless. I was happy to see that the switch came in minimal paper packaging with no plastic. The device itself has a high-quality look and feel. They also include an extra adhesive pad for installing the magnetic base. On top of that, they added small stickers that can be used to identify what each button does. Shipping the device without the included battery installed is also a nice touch to ensure you always start with a fully charged battery. The first time I used the device in the dark, I was surprised to see glow-in-the-dark marking to identify the orientation of the switch. Great foresight here! I should also mention that the buttons themselves produce a very satisfying click when used. I’ve been using the HS2 for about a month now and overall, I’ve very happy with it. With so many possible configurations and Thread communications, it’s my new go to for this type of smart home accessory. I’ll likely be buying more. Another great product from Onvis to enhance our smart homes. Read more