geocom:While yes you have to stick your finger onto the contact while inserting or removing it with the light switch on(if it is a smart bulb the chances of you forgetting what switch goes where increases as you wont be using the switch very often if ever)

 

Off topic, but this reminded me of a question I had but have never gotten around to asking.

I have fitted Philips Hue bulbs into a couple of my rooms, and got the optional wireless dimmer switches for those rooms.

The issue is, I hate having the original switch (which always needs to be left on) AND with the Hue dimmer switch. I just want one.

Is it legal to remove the old switch and use an electrical joiner to make the fittings permanently powered on, then I could just put the Hue dimmer switch over the hole where the joiner now resides?

I own my own home, and for changing bulbs etc I could still turn the power to the lights off at the main board. But I'm unsure if I legally require a physical switch in the room that cuts power to the fixture.