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title: proxiSwitch
description: "**What is the proxiSwitch controller used for? How does it differ from the proxiDimmer?** The proxiSwitch controller is a switch for 12–24V DC devices. It is switched on and off by bringing your hand close to the surface of the…"
url: "https://faq.blebox.eu/en/docs/proxiswitch/"
updated: "2026-09-23"
category: Devices without WiFi
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# proxiSwitch

**What is the proxiSwitch controller used for? How does it differ from the proxiDimmer?**
The proxiSwitch controller is a switch for 12–24V DC devices. It is switched on and off by bringing your hand close to the surface of the controller, which can be positioned, for example, inside a lamp, under a worktop or on the side of a cupboard. The controller switches the load on and off using an ‘on/off’ function, unlike the proxiDimmer, which, in addition to its dimming function, also has an on/off function but with a smooth fade-in. This difference is significant in certain applications, such as when using the proxiSwitch to control the inLightBox controller.

**How does switching on, switching off and control work?**
Switching on and off is done by holding your hand close to the control panel, which may be located, for example, inside a lamp, under a worktop or on the side of a cupboard.

**How should the proxiSwitch be powered, and what is the maximum load?**
The maximum load is 5A, which corresponds to 60W for a 12V supply or 120W for a 24V supply. It is recommended to use a high-quality power supply. Using a ‘no-name’ power supply with high levels of interference may cause undesirable behaviour. The output power can be increased by using the [**ampBox**](https://blebox.eu/produkty) amplifier[**.**](https://blebox.eu/produkty)

**Can the sensor be fitted near or on metal components?**
Metal components and cables ‘conduct touch’, which is often an undesirable effect. Fitting the sensor behind a metal partition will completely render it incapable of detection.

**Does the proxiSwitch have Wi-Fi? Is it possible to read or transmit the status via Wi-Fi?**
The proxiSwitch controller does not have Wi-Fi. To transmit status via Wi-Fi, you must connect the proxiSwitch controller to another controller with Wi-Fi (e.g. switchBoxDC, wLightBox), and configure the appropriate actions on that controller.

**The proxiSwitch controller is behaving strangely – what should I do?**
It is recommended to use a high-quality power supply. Using a ‘no-name’ power supply with high levels of interference may cause the device to malfunction. In addition, it is recommended to keep the controller separate from any high-power devices. Furthermore, please bear in mind that liquids and metals ‘conduct’ touch.