Auto Shutoff Light Switch?

I have been searching on and off for years with no avail for a simple light switch that turns off after a preset amount of time to install on our closets. I just want a regular ass looking rocker switch, not one with a dozen timer buttons, not one with a motion sensor.

I know I could just use a smart switch and have HA turn it off, but I’m waiting for TP-Link to release a Matter ready firmware update before buying more.

I guess I could just use a sonoff relay, but I really don’t think this particular application should require smart functionality.

Anyone know of a switch like what I’m trying to find?

Hazdaz,

Why look for something so complicated when you could use a momentary switch that is activated by the door to the closet? Basically like the light in your fridge.

kittenbridgeasteroid,

I don’t want to have to run wires since our attic is a nightmare (blown in insulation 3ft deep), and I don’t want wires just running in the open.

What I’m looking for really isn’t super complicated. It could easily be done by Lutron or someone making a few small changes to a motion light since they already have the firmware to select shutoff times.

SmashingSquid,

a.co/d/hKla5qi This screws over the switch but it’s a single button.

kittenbridgeasteroid,

That might be the best option I have until I finish my Hal9000 project.

oldGregg,

Look for one for a bathroom exhaust fan and just wire it up to lights instead

SomeAmateur,

I know this one isn’t ideal but something similar to this?

www.homedepot.com/p/…/206857908

What if it was a door activated switch like a fridge so the light only comes on when the door opens?

kittenbridgeasteroid,

That… Isn’t the worst idea. My HA server is close to all of them, so I would just have to add a RF blaster.

And I thought about the momentary switch, but it would be a PITA to wire it so that the wires were hidden.

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