Apparatus And Methods For Remote Control Of Input Devices

A method, comprising:

• receiving, at communication circuit of an apparatus that includes a rotatable switch engagement component and an actuator electrically coupled with the communication circuit, and mechanically coupled with the switch engagement component, from an electronic device that is distinct and separate from the apparatus, one or more instructions to activate the actuator, the apparatus being mounted adjacent to a switch;
• and
• in response to receiving the one or more instructions to activate the actuator, activating the actuator and rotating the switch engagement component;
• whereby rotating the switch engagement component while the switch is in a first state places the switch in a second state that is distinct from the first state.

A method, comprising:

• at an electronic device having one or more processors and memory:
• sending, to an apparatus that is distinct and separate from the electronic device and mounted adjacent to a switch and includes communication circuit, a rotatable switch engagement component, and an actuator electrically coupled with the communication circuit and mechanically coupled with the switch engagement component, one or more instructions to activate the actuator;
• whereby:
• in response to the one or more instructions to activate the actuator, the apparatus activates the actuator and rotates the switch engagement component;
• and
• rotating the switch engagement component while the switch is in a first state places the switch in a second state that is distinct from the first state.