Your Guide to Console Boxes & Smart Switch Compatibility

May 23, 2025

As homes get smarter, it’s important to understand the systems that power them. Whether building new or upgrading old, knowing how smart switches and console boxes work together is key to a clean, safe, and intelligent electrical setup.

Here's a simple breakdown to help you understand them and how iotics Smart Switches fit right in.

What is a Console Box?

A console box is a metal or plastic enclosure typically fitted into your walls at the wiring stage. These boxes house your electrical components like switches, sockets, or smart devices. They form the physical support and safety layer for all your electrical switchboards.

Standard Sizes

Console boxes come in various standard sizes, usually measured in modules. One module being about the size of one standard switch. Common sizes include:

2 Module (3"x3") - Small, usually for one or two switches
4 Module (5"x3") - Fits two to four switches or a mix of switches and sockets
6 & 8 Module (8"x3")(9"x3") - Common in newer homes for compact switch panels
12 & 16 Module (8"x6")(9"x6") - Larger switchboards, mostly seen in older homes

Old vs. New Homes: What's the Difference?

In older homes, it's quite common to find 12, 16, or even 18-module boxes. These were popular when switchboards were designed to control multiple devices from a single panel. Newer homes, lean toward minimalism - focusing on 2M, 4M, and 8M boxes that are cleaner and more space-efficient.

This design change fits with smart switches, where one panel does the job of many.

iotics Switches fit into all standard size boxes. Click here for a list on box compatibility.

Upgrading to smart switches isn't just a tech trend—it's a lifestyle choice that brings convenience, efficiency, and security to your everyday life. No matter the size of your console box or the stage of your project, iotics Smart Switches are designed to fit perfectly and install easily at any stage.

Built for Indian homes, the iotics Wi-fi Switch makes smart living simple, stylish, and accessible.