The Clapper Sound Activated On/Off Switch, 1 Each
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Product Reviews of The Clapper Sound Activated On/Off Switch, 1 Each
Product Review: I've wanted one for decades, but...
Summary: 1 Stars
It only worked for about 2 days. Despite all the warnings, I went ahead and tried it, thinking people are more motivated to write a review when dissatified, and boy am I sorry. I even ordered the 2 extra remotes (which was actually only one remote, even though the box said there were two inside) and I can't get anything to work anymore. The base unit recognizes my claps with it's lights, but doesn't do anything. It registers that I have pushed a button on the remote (also with it's lights), but does nothing, even with the remote right next to the base. Maybe the original works better.Product Review: IT WORKS!
Summary: 5 Stars
It works great for me. I am 94 years young and have a balance problem. Recently, it became difficult walking to the bed, after turning off the light at the door, and in the dark. With the Clapper, I leave the light on, get into bed, clap my hands twice, the light goes off and I go to sleep.
Installation is simple, just plug the Clapper into the wall outlet and plug the lamp cord into the Clapper. It took a few trys to get the pace of the claps just right, but once I got it right it works every time. I found that a very slight pause after the first clap was just right.
Product Review: If I could give it 0 stars...
Summary: 1 Stars
...I would. I had high hopes for this device. It was going to eliminate me from having to reach over my couch, very uncomfortably, in order to turn on my lamp. Instead, I plugged it in, clapped a couple times, and nothing happened.
Hmmm...maybe I just have to adjust the sensitivity. I tweaked the sensitivity until my hands were raw and I got no response from the device. I decided to try it on different outlets with different appliances. I still got no response. Maybe it will work in the three clap plug! Nope. I promptly packed it back up and returned it to Amazon.com (at which time they graciously provided a refund).
I have to imagine this product has worked for someone. That someone just isn't me. You've been warned.
Product Review: If You're Lazy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands!
Summary: 5 Stars
As a morbidly obese man I often struggle to do most of life's simplest tasks. Like walking. And breathing. So, when my tremendous weight eventually caused me to be bed-ridden 100% of the time, I knew that my life of convenience was over.
Thanks to some supportive friends who would bring me food everyday it wasn't long before I had completely adapted to my new home bound lifestyle. But there were still a few problems.
My grabbing stick was fine for helping me pick up French fries off of the floor, or for changing the channel on the TV, but turning a light switch was proving to be a challenge. There were many nights when I'd have to eat my gallon of ice cream in total darkness.
One of my neighbors, who stops by every day to make sure I haven't died, knew about my light switch problem and offered a suggestion:
THE CLAPPER!
I can't believe I'd never heard of this thing until now. All you have to do is plug it into any standard light socket (my neighbor did this for me), plug in any household appliances into the device (my neighbor had to do this for me, too), and then that household appliance is now activated by the sound of my hands clapping together. The best part about The Clapper is that I can turn two appliances on and off with just one of these handy devices.
It took me awhile to figure out the timing of the claps (The Clapper is very sensitive), but fortunately I need to take a break after each clap to catch my breath, so the necessary pause between claps works out.
Just remember when using The Clapper that sequence is more important than volume, which is good because my meaty hands have trouble producing a really loud clap.
I wouldn't recommend the health issues, boredom or infected bedsores that come with being a bed-ridden fat man, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Clapper to anyone who doesn't like to (or can't) stand up and turn on a light switch.
Product Review: Improved From the Original
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this item because I had a lamp that was just out of my reach, but I didn't want to move it because I liked the placement. The Clapper has worked great for me. It comes with two plugs. The first plug requires two distinct claps to operate the device plugged into it, and the second three. This feature greatly reduces the number of times in which the clapper turns your item off because of noise other than a clap. For instance, when my dog barks the clapper does not respond. I have had the clapper for about a month and it has only turned itself off in response to other noises a handful of times. The old clappers were more sensitive. This only works when it heres two or three distinct and separate noises back to back. If there is too much noise it doesn't respond. It is not perfect, but it fits the bill.