Why Tewke is Replacing the Light Switch

15 April 2025

Why Tewke is Replacing the Light Switch

Why Tewke is Replacing the Light Switch

Home automation

At Tewke, we’re rethinking the very infrastructure of the home, starting with the light switch.

From Dumb Switch to Smart Platform

Our flagship product, Tap, replaces your existing light switch with a powerful, intelligent interface. It’s more than just a screen, it’s a full operating system for your home, designed to save you money and make your spaces feel smarter.

It learns how your home is used and helps cut energy waste. It gives you room-by-room control without needing voice commands, apps, or expensive rewiring. And crucially, it’s designed for real-world homes, not just the ultra-modern.

Tap consists of two parts: a discreet Wall Dock that wires in like a regular switch (replacing your current one), and a detachable Screen Module that runs everything from lighting to temperature to future features like intercoms, security, or assisted living support.

The Impact

By combining data, automation, and a simple user experience, Tap could reduce your energy use by up to 30% and your costs by up to 50%, all while making your home feel effortlessly modern.

And because it replaces something that’s already in every room, installation is fast and scalable, making it ideal not just for homeowners, but for landlords, developers, and housing providers.

Built in the UK

We’re proud to build Tewke here in the UK. We’re also working closely with energy providers and innovation teams to make homes smarter at the grid level, giving customers not just lower bills, but a cleaner, more resilient energy system.

The Bigger Picture

This isn’t about smart homes as a luxury. It’s about smart homes as infrastructure. Homes that use less energy. Homes that cost less to run. Homes that work with people, not against them.

That journey starts with the most overlooked piece of tech in your house: the humble light switch.

We’re just getting started

If you’re curious about partnering, piloting, or following the journey just drop us a line or join our waiting list.