Electrical – how specific must rocker switch specs be

This will likely require a change to the wiring. If you want to install an outlet on the opposite side of the room, that will likely require pulling new cable. Depending on the location of the room, what is above and below it, this may or may not require cutting holes in the walls and/or ceiling.

While this can be a DIY job, if you are unfimiliar with electrical wiring then it is not something you should take on your own and should call a professional.

There are other options out there like wireless switches, or you could go the easy route and just run an extension cord.

You have a pilot light switch. Some are on when the circuit is on, others are on when the circuit is off and some can be set either way. It sounds like what you want is an illuminated switch, one that guides you to the switch in the dark so you can turn it on.

While some pilot light switches can do that (and yours might), the simple illuminated switches generally look better, and the toggle itself is usually glowing.

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