Do you have a recommended magnetic switch for LED strip systems?

I am installing/designing LED lighting inside 7 closets. As a test, I recently purchased a 24V 2700-degree strip, AC/DC adapter, and dimmer from Waveform. I am trying to find a compatible NO Reed/magnetic switch. Does WFL have recommendations? 

Options I found: 

https://www.graybar.com/60-series-magnetic-switches/p/88086115 • https://www.inspiredled.com/product/led-magnetic-switch/#1580488109404-98569db6-1fad (incompatible wire gauge/plug) https://lightdream.com.au/shop/sensor-switch/ (Australia) Also, I bought 24V because your website suggested greater efficiency, etc than 12V. If a magnetic switch is not conducive to 24V then should I consider switching to a 12V system? 

We don't have any first-hand data or testing to verify, but most third-party magnetic switches should be compatible with our LED strip systems. We did take a look at the links you provided and conceptually they look to be compatible with our LED strips.

The one concern we have is with the current rating. Only the Inspired LED product page shows a specific max current specification - "Max load not to exceed 5A" - which should be more than sufficient (our LED strips draw 3.8 amps per 16.4 ft reel) but with the other products not indicating a specific max current rating, that would be something to double check. Our LED strips draw 225 mA per foot, so depending on the total installation length, you'll have to do a bit simple math to determine the total current draw.

Going to 12 volts may be a viable option if that opens up more product options for magnetic switches. Otherwise, the 24 volt version, as you mention, provides a slightly more efficient and cooler system.

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