Mitzvah Family Magnetic Switch & Outlet Cover for Flat Modern Switches

If you are wondering about the meaning of the brand name, here is a product that was invented out of necessity as a way to avoid the oops... I accidentally shut the light on Shabbos. With its quick release magnets it can completely cover a wall switch in seconds and be removed just as fast. As with most good inventions it has now found its place into the general marketplace as a way for anyone to prevent their wall switch from being switched on and off. Among some of the reasons you might want to cover a light switch might be because it keeps getting bumped accidentally, or you want to discourage someone like kids from playing with the switch or maybe the most common these days, you own a smart device or anything that forgets its memory when you turn the power off, then this gadget is a necessity. I would have thought that there would be hundreds of companies trying to get in on this lucrative market but actually there are very few choices, most them seem to be for traditional toggle light switches. The two major choices for the modern flat paddle switches are either this one that sticks magnetically to the switch plate cover or another available style (that is double the price) that fastens semi-permanently. I wanted occasional access to the switch so I chose this one. Knowing that my unique wall switches don’t have any metal for the magnet to stick to I knew upfront I would have to make a slight modification. Not a fault of this product but due to the unique design of my wall switches I had to improvise by cutting two very small tabs from a roll of adhesive magnetic tape and creating landing pads for the cover to stick to. It works perfectly. This is nice solution to a common need and I’m glad to see it available. Coming from a small family company I had hopes they would be making it right in Brooklyn but it’s actually made in China. I know there are extra costs involved in marketing online and I hope that explains why an item I can pick up in NYC for under three bucks costs almost five here. That makes it a little pricey but specially items usually are and I only needed one so I ordered it anyway. The first impression isn’t that good, the hanger card is dirty and greasy and looks like it was dragged through the streets. But it does what it is supposed to and that’s the bottom line for me.

Works perfectly. Came across this product when I was looking for a solution to cover indoor switches for outdoor garage/porch lights that I need to keep powered on all the time since I installed automatic dusk til dawn LED sensor light bulbs. The magnets are plenty strong to hold the cover in place over the switch and it fits nicely on the cover plate. It's just a cheap plastic piece but it does the job and looks fine. This will prevent people and guests in my home from inadvertently turning off the switch. I put one in the kitchen on the garbage disposal switch to keep us from mistakenly hitting it instead of the light switch right next to it - 2 years in the house and we still forget what switch is for what. All 6 of the covers I received have a dimple in the same spot on the edge near the middle that appears to be a cosmetic imperfection from the manufacturer process - it doesn't affect the product's performance and is only slightly noticeable from up close. I point it out as I hadn't seen any other reviews mention it so maybe was just mine. Happy customer.

Sometimes the simplest solution is the best one. This product is one of those solutions. It is a bit pricey if you buy just one, buying in bulk makes more sense. I'm doing the Alexa smart home thing that also integrates my already fully automated X10 home system. So covering the switches you don't want to be touched by other humans that don't understand your system or for when you've had a drink or two and forget then these little covers are for you. You must make sure you smart switches and decora switches are set at the right depth in relation to the wall switch cover. If they stick out too far or one side sits deeper than the other [a common problem] then these covers will not sit evenly. If all your switches have been installed with care then these things will grab the wall plate screws and hold firmly. They are also very easily removed with a small tug but they don't just fall off when touched because the magnetic effect is strong but not overly strong. They install in about a half-second and look clean and modern not plasticky and cheap, I love these things, I'm buying more.

I use these to cover rocker switches that are no longer needed after I installed remote style ceiling fans. I also use them in my house entryway as I have a switch for my outdoor lights. I had installed photo sensor light bulbs in my outdoor fixtures so I need no one to accidentally shut off the switch which would mean the lights wouldn’t come on themselves at dusk. It’s nice to have the lights come on when I’m not home so it looks like I’m home and lights the entryway if I get home in the dark. Been using these at my last 3 houses.

They work great on those flat modern switches. Easy to put on, easy to take off, and they snap together for storage.

Quite pricey but the only thing like it I could find online; if you're comfortable shelling out the cash for it, it looks a lot better than a piece of tape over the rocker switch! Fits perfectly, very strong magnets, and good colour match. No more accidentally turning off the outlet my router is connected to.

Can’t go wrong for the price,quick easy installation,product looks great,just perfect.

These do exactly what they are supposed to. The magnets are stronger than I thought they would be for their size, which is a good thing. Despite that, I wouldn’t use these for child-proofing power outlets, as they aren’t THAT strong that a child couldn’t remove them. But they work great for wall switches to prevent a switch from accidentally being flipped. In my case, I use some smart lighting or plugs, so in use these to cover the switches that need to be always on.

I was surprised at how strong the magnet was and how well it holds onto the light switch. I liked it so much, I bought three more.