Electrical Switches Category Overview
The Electrical Switches category, identified by ID 6459, is a specific classification within the Google Product Taxonomy designed for hardware used to control electrical circuits. It sits at the third level under Hardware > Power & Electrical Supplies.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for residential and commercial manual switching devices used to manage lighting or general electrical flow. Examples from the US market include:
- Standard 15A or 20A decorator, toggle, and paddle rocker switches.
- Three-way and four-way residential switches.
- Combination switches that feature multiple controls in one wall unit.
- Inline cord switches used for lamp or appliance power control.
- Modern wave or smart Wi-Fi enabled light switches designed for standard wall installation.
What Does Not Belong Here
If your items do not serve as direct electrical circuit switches, they likely belong elsewhere. Exclude items such as wall plates and covers, power outlets and sockets, circuit breaker panels, or extension cords. Home automation kits, solar panels, and voltage regulators also have their own distinct categories within the Power & Electrical Supplies tree. If you are selling specialized industrial relays or specific lighting controllers, ensure they are not better suited for subcategories.
Choosing a Subcategory
Use the subcategory Light Switches for standard wall-mounted illumination controls, or Specialty Electrical Switches & Relays for high-grade industrial or non-standard switching components.
Feed Implementation
Use either 6459 or the full path Hardware > Power & Electrical Supplies > Electrical Switches. This attribute is optional but recommended; while Google may auto-assign a category, providing the ID ensures precise mapping and correct attribute expectations.