Updated Buttons and Switches (markdown)

Michael Ingraham 2019-05-14 12:57:32 -04:00
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> Tasmota does not publish the state of the switch in any way. > Tasmota does not publish the state of the switch in any way.
It only sends commands directly to the corresponding relay or to an MQTT topic. It only sends commands directly to the corresponding relay or to an MQTT topic.
## Button vs. Switch ## [Button vs. Switch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNvCQVrEpDQ)
A button (also called a push-button) is a momentary or non-latching switch which causes a temporary change in the state of an electrical circuit only while the switch is pressed. An automatic mechanism (i.e. a spring) returns the switch to its default position immediately afterwards, restoring the initial circuit condition. A button (also called a push-button) is a momentary or non-latching switch which causes a temporary change in the state of an electrical circuit only while the switch is pressed. An automatic mechanism (i.e. a spring) returns the switch to its default position immediately afterwards, restoring the initial circuit condition.
A switch (more precisely a latching switch), when activated by the user, remains in that state until activated again. A switch (more precisely a latching switch), when activated by the user, remains in that state until activated again.