Light fixtures in older homes may be controlled by pull chains. Replacing that pull chain with a wall switch is relatively easy.

A pull chain light fixture is handy for basements and storage areas—until it quits working. The internal switch mechanism can wear out, or pulling too hard on the cord can snap the chain or pull ...

Q: I have a ceiling fan light kit with a pull-chain that turns the light on or off. The problem is that the pull-chain is frozen and won’t pull to turn the lights on or off. How can I go abou ...

If by chance you have a light on your fan that has a high/low, or high/medium/low feature, you'll need to use a different pull-chain switch than a simple on/off.

To add the receiver to an outlet or a fixture with a pull chain or a light switch in a place that doesn’t work for you, unmount the fixture or remove the outlet cover to expose the wiring.

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[Will Donaldson] has whipped up a quick hack for anyone thinking of dipping their toe into home automation — or otherwise detest flicking off the bedroom light before navigating their way to … ...

Besides, few buttons would be as satisfying as pulling a chain to a Zoom call. The pull chain switch is connected to an Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Express that’s emulating a Bluetooth keyboard.

A subtly tiered and surprisingly heavy base keeps the lamp anchored in place, and the ball at the end of its pull chain switch is nicely weighted, so it won’t knock against the pole.

We’re big fans of the classic pull-chain on/off switch, as well as the heavy-duty 5-foot power cords on these shop lights.