The Orro is yet another smart light switch with grand ambitions
Smart light bulbs are a dime a dozen, but a new product called Orro is taking a crack at selling you a smart light switch. The Orro is a $199 gadget that is designed to replace any standard light switch. It’s designed to be exactly the size of a standard switch and easy to install in its place. Smart light switches costing about $50 each are pretty common these days, too, but the company behind the Orro is hoping its automated, learning software will make it stand out.
The pitch is pretty straightforward (with a side of not-so-straightforward claims about improving your sleep): the Orro can automatically set light levels in your room to an appropriate level. It detects your patterns and customizes itself to them, but it also tries to...