Light and Motion Vya Switch: Innovative Lighting
As if the crossover from bikes to cameras isn’t interesting enough (for me) the Light and Motion Vya Switch is the most innovate bike light I’ve used this year. During a trip with Sony this summer, I tried out a set and have used them on my townie ever since.
The killer feature is motion activation. That’s a feature so obvious, why don’t more lights offer it? I don’t know, but it means that you charge the light, attach it to your bike, and it’s stop/starting just like your computer does.
Pretty cool, huh? Yep. I also appreciate the minimalist design aesthetic, it looks futuristic like it could light up a spaceship too.
If you’re shopping for the cyclists that has everything, if they don’t have this, I bet they’ll like it as much as I do. Get the combo for $99 $39 on Amazon.
Light and Motion Vya Switch Features
- 150 Lumen Output with variable SafePulse beam pattern optimized for day and night visibility
- Smart technology senses motion and automatically turns Vya on when inserted into mount and will remain on, even when a rider pauses at stoplight
- Auto-off when bike is parked or light is removed from mount
- SafePulse beam pattern scientifically designed to enhance a driver’s ability to judge the cyclist’s distance and direction of travel without the risks associated with flashing lights
- Premium Cree LED can be seen over 1KM in daylight
- 10 hour runtime perfect for those that want safety light that doesn’t need to be recharged everyday
- Versatile mounting design can be secured to a range of handlebars, optional GoPro mount interface for unlimited mounting options
- USB Mount Receptor allows light to be securely mounted or removed from bike in seconds with a simple, secure 1/4 turn lock; light will not turn on when removed from mount
- Direct USB charging without cables fully charges in 2 hours
- Made with bio-renewable material waterproof to 1 meter (when inserted in mount) for all-conditions reliability (IP67 Rated)
Specs
| Lumens | 150 (SafePulse) |
| Runtime | 600 min (SafePulse) |
| Beam Angle | 30° (flood) |
| Charge Time | 120 min |
| Fast Charge | No |
| IP Rating (FL-1) | 67 |
| Depth Rating (FL-1) | 1 meter(s) |
| Impact Resistance (FL-1) | 1 meter |
| Product Weight | 30 grams |
| Product Dimensions | 2.6″ x 1.3″ x 0.8″ |
| Compatible Mounts | Bar, GoPro |