Single Pole Switches

• Single pole switches are the most basic switch type. Flip it up to turn the light on and down to turn it off.
  
  

Three-Way Switches

• Three-way switches give you the ability to control one light or receptacle from multiple locations. These switches come in many shapes and styles, all with the same basic functionality.
  
  

Four-Way Switches

• Four-way switches may be used in conjunction with three-way switches when you want to control a light or receptacle from three or more locations.
  
  

Dimmer Switches

• Dimmer switches are wired like normal single pole switches. They have the added ability of controlling the brightness of the light.
  
  

Timer Light Switches

• Light switches made with built-in timers can turn the lights off after a set amount of time.
  
  

Motion Sensor Switches

• Motion sensor light switches detect the movement of someone entering the room and automatically turn the lights on.