The rubber strap feels well made and is thick enough that it should be robust with multiple uses. Included with the Vya Switch is a seat post mount that is shared between the other Vya lights. The seat post mount uses a standard rubber strap and plastic posts to secure the mount. The Switch’s construction is also robust enough to survive multiple drops. Note that this light is IP67 rated when in locked position providing dust and water resistance up to 1 meter. One downside of the light is that the molding lines are visible, and there are some minor bumps and surface imperfections (imperfections were also found in a replacement light). The Vya Switch is light and has a small form factor making it easy to stash in a pocket on the go. What also sets the Vya Switch apart from standard lights, is the fact that the USB port is integrated directly into the light, allowing for direct USB charging without the need for additional cables. The red button is easy to operate, with a long press to power it on/off while a short click cycles through the modes. On the top side of the light, the product name, ‘Vya Switch’, is engraved into the surface as well as a red button to set the output mode. The Switch has an elongated horizontal design punctuated by a single LED emitter with a slightly protruding lens. The body of the light is described as a bio-renewable material, and is opaque black with a rubber-like texture. The Vya Switch shares the same unique form factor as the other Vya lights. Note, there is no USB cable as the Vya Switch has a USB connector built directly into the light. The light is mounted on a simple cardboard mount, and small plastic receptacle to hold the light in place. In terms of packaging, Light & Motion has done a great job to minimize the environmental impact. The compact form factor and integrated USB connector also make the Vya Switch standout in a crowded market. Although the Vya Switch doesn’t have the auto on/off feature the Vya Smart Tail light features, the 100 lumen output and distinctive SafePulse flash mode make this an excellent tail light. The Vya Switch is a unique and bright tail light. Is the Vya Switch a bike light worth buying? Let’s take a detailed look. The Switch is also $20 cheaper than the equivalent Pro Taillight, and might be a better choice for those who do group rides or the “control freaks” per the Light & Motion’s tongue-and-cheek product description. Light & Motion claims the taillight is visible up to 1.2 miles (2 km) away due to the custom optics and horizontal design. With the Switch, the user can also now alternate between three available modes: Constant, SafePulse high and SafePulse low. Visually the Switch also uses the same compact form factor and unique quarter turn mounts. The Vya Switch is similar to the Vya Pro Smart Taillight in that it offers 100 lumens output and SafePulse mode but without the motion sensor to automatically turn the light on/off. This may seem like a step backwards, considering the goal of the Vya lights was to make cycling lights more automated, but the Vya Switch offers a more affordable and traditional taillight with the same innovative form factor and SafePulse flashing modes. In this review, we’ll be looking at the newly released Vya Switch which takes many of the innovative features of the Smart lights but re-introduces a user operated button to control the power and output modes. The “Smart Vya” headlights and tail lights integrate light sensors and motion sensors to automatically adjust the lights to conditions and power them on/off. Light & Motion developed the Vya product line (note, these were previously marketed as Vibe) as a revolutionary approach to cycling lights.
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