ᐅ Rocker switch for lighting in the basement hallway

Hello,
we have a hallway in the basement with a light controlled by a two-way switch (light switches on the ground floor and basement). The basement hallway light is often left on by accident when quickly going to fetch something from the basement. I’m wondering if it’s possible to replace one of the switches on the ground floor with a switch that automatically turns off after a short time, for example after 30 seconds. Is this easy to do (for someone with some experience in electrical work, such as connecting lights or outdoor electrical installations with underground cables and fixtures) and what would be needed? A brief internet search brought up the term "momentary switch."

I would appreciate any tips or advice. Thank you.

Hausbaer schrieb:

Rocker switch

I had to look that up first.
A rocker switch should be a light switch that doesn’t lock in the up or down position but always looks the same, even when operated.
For your purposes, I would install a motion sensor that activates the light both when motion is detected above and below for a certain period of time.

Basically, converting to a push-button switch system is not a problem and is technically quite straightforward. However, I cannot judge whether a layperson would be able to do it. With your two-way switch wiring, you definitely have enough conductors available to wire the whole setup. For example, you can use a staircase timer relay such as the Eltako model TLZ61NP or, if there is limited space in the switch box, the Merten switching relay MEG5161-0000.

With Merten, you also have the advantage that you can combine a motion detector with a push-button switch.