Dimmer switches come in many different styles to coordinate with your existing decor and suit your needs: Rotary control: These feature a dial that is used to change the brightness of the light. The lighting levels can be adjusted by turning the dial from left to right. The light will achieve full brightness when turned to the far right position and will be at its dimmest when turned to the far left position. Slide control: A slider offers precise brightness control for your lights. Full brightness is achieved when the slider is at the top of the switch and the light is dimmest when the slider is at the bottom of the switch. Remote control: Handheld remotes have also become a very popular option for lighting control. They can dim your lights wirelessly and have different ambient settings for you to choose from. Paddle controls: These are a simple up/down, on/off type of wall switch with a sliding control on the side for dimming. Rocker controls: A rocker control has the same function and looks very similar to a paddle control in its simple design, but is designed to be more decorative. Smart home switch: These switches often come with a proprietary app, like the Lutron Caséta system, so you can adjust lighting from a phone or tablet. Toggle control: A toggle switch looks just like a regular wall plate light switch but has a slide control on the side for dimming. Touch switches: These are the most advanced type of control and take advantage of the recent touch technology. By simply sliding your finger up or down on the smart dimmer switch’s touchpad, you can control lights and adjust the brightness in a selected room. Z-Wave: This is a type of smart switch that connects to your Wi-Fi so you can adjust your lighting remotely from anywhere in the world. Most dimmer switches come in neutral colors like white, ivory, or light almond.