Yes you would have to first turn the switch off, and then back on. I just ended up setting up the system so that the switch is always on, then there is no need to worry about if they are on or off. I used a Motion sensor to detect when I come into the room, turns on the lights. I had to do my own app, it waits for no motion, and turns off the lights 15 mins later as long as there is no additional motion.