The Orro is yet another smart light switch with grand ambitions

Smart lightbulbs 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 also tries to ensure…

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