The new Blue Airswitch TC is amazing. Lamps are usually about as exciting as watching paint dry. The mystifying Air Switch from the clever folk at Mathmos has changed all that.

The Air Switch is an incredible innovation in the world of weird and wonderful lamps, because it's controlled via a mere wave of the hand. For some unfathomable reason, waving your hand just above the rim of the Air Switch turns it on, whilst brightness is controlled via an up/down hand movement.

We really can't overstate how impressive all this is. Just imagine, you get home with your date, put on some music, casually wave your hand above the Air Switch and instantly give the room a gorgeously ambient glow. If that doesn't impress, nothing will.

The Air Switch is ideal for those moments when fumbling around for the light switch is not a viable option. Plus the feeling of power you get from controlling it in an 'I command you to work' deity-fashion is oddly empowering.

All Measurements include packaging:

Size : w175mm x h303 x d156mm
Weight : 1kg
Light : Mains Powered 40W Candle Filament Lamp
Material : Mouth Blown Glass

THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE IN BLUE, ORANGE, RED AND GREEN. To see the different colours and also view our fantastic Mathmos range simply type "mathmos" into the search box to your left.


Positioning

Position Airswitch in a place that gives at least 1.5m free space above it.

Do not position Airswitch under another light fitting or in a very bright environment.

Airswitch is to designed to self calibrate to its position for the first 2 minutes it is switched on. During this period the operation will be erratic. The longer Airswitch remains in one position the better the operation will be.

Place Airswitch on a flat surface with the power cable to the rear of the product.


Operation

Airswitch is controlled by an invisible beam. You are only operating the lamp when your hand is in the beam. It is essential that you move your hand slowly, but not too slowly.

Switch On or Off

Switch Airswitch on or off by moving your hand horizontally over the top of the light with a slow purposeful movement.

Airswitch is designed to fade on and off.

Airswitch will remember the level of light when switched off and back on, even when unplugged.


To Brighten or Dim.

Firstly ensure the light is switched on.

To Brighten:

Place your hand above the light source in the invisible beam.

To achieve maximum brightness start with you hand approximately 2cm above the lamp and move it slowly upwards to approximately 30cm/1ft from the top of the light, taking care to keep your hand in the beam.

To Dim:

Place your hand directly above the light source in the invisible beam. To dim the light fully start the movement with your hand approx. 30cm from the top of the light and move it slowly downwards towards the top of the light, taking care to keep your hand in the beam.


Trouble shooting:

The light is operating erratically. Possible reasons and solutions;

You are moving your hand too quickly or too slowly – Solution: change the speed of your hand.

Your hand is moving out of the invisible beam – Solution: Try and stay in the beam.

The light switches on and off immediately. Possible reasons and solutions;

There is not the required 1.5 metre clear air above the light - Solution: move the lamp to a more suitable position in the room.

The base is not correctly fitted to the glass - Solution: refit the base.

Airswitch is positioned below a lamp or there is too much light in the room - Solution: move the lamp to a more suitable position in the room.

The light does not respond. Possible reasons and solutions;

There is too much light in the room causing the light to be confused – Solution: turn off additional lighting or move to a position away from bright lighting.

There is a build up of dust or debris in the lens – Solution: clean the lens as described in the printed instructions.

The wrong wattage, shape or style of lamp has been fitted – Solution: Replace with the lamp shown on the base and lamp holder.

The light is slow to respond. Possible reasons and solutions;

The light is adjusting to a new room light level – Solution; Wait for 2 minutes and continue use.

There is a build up of dust or debris in the lens – Solution: clean the lens as described in the printed instructions.