Switch conversion apparatus

A switch conversion apparatus, comprising:

• at least one interface device selected from the group consisting of a paddle, a panel, a bar, a rocker, and a slider;
• a cover configured to mount the interface device and further configured to attached to the mounting plate;
• a mounting plate including at least one channel;
• an actuator plate configured to slidably engage the mounting plate at the at least one channel;
• and
• timer means configured to communicate with the at least one interface device and further configured to selectively displace the actuator plate in the at least one channel.

A method of converting a toggle switch, comprising:

• attaching to a toggle switch a mounting plate including at least one channel and further including an actuator plate slidably coupled to the mounting plate at the at least one channel;
• and
• attaching to the mounting plate a cover including at least one interface device mounted thereon,
• wherein the interface device is configured to communicate with the actuator plate so as to slide the actuator plate in the at least one channel to thereby selectively transition the state of the toggle switch.