Recent Examples on the WebRemove wall plates from light switches and outlets and tape over the outlet and switches to prevent water and moisture from getting on them. Lay down a drop cloth or poly sheet to prevent wet wallpaper from ruining your floors.—Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 21 Mar. 2023 Lastly, there’s an upgrade to the magnetic Philips Hue dimmer switch with a detachable wall plate that lets your family and guests control Hue lighting without an app.—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 14 Jan. 2021 Make any light switch smart by installing this little gadget behind the wall plate.—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 14 Jan. 2021 The magnetic dimmer can be attached to the wall plate or detached for use as a remote.—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 14 Jan. 2021 The wall plate is compatible with banana plugs, spades, or bare wire.—Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 June 2021 Sorry, the 45-pound Vestaboard can't be activated unless it is hung on a wall with a metal frame and wall plate.—Aaron Pressman, Fortune, 21 May 2021 Magnetic containers attach to a wall plate or any magnetic surface.—oregonlive, 28 Mar. 2021
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