I like automation, but I prefer things to run independently if possible.

One way to do this is via clocks and timers.

  1. what is this type of automation called? What keywords can I combine to find these tools?

  2. if I want power to be cut by time automatically, is there a gang extension cable I can get to do this?

  3. I want to set my lights to a timer. I couldn’t find a manual timer, so I had to get an IoT timer instead. Since I cheaped out with some rubbish Chinese switch, it was a pain to setup. Anything easier to set a 24hr cycle for?

Thanks!

  • @LaverEnglish
    1•1 year ago

    I have a bunch of these in my house: Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A: https://a.co/d/iLhmDDu

    Their app is really simple. Each switch has independent schedule and timer options. You connect via WiFi.

    I also control them with HomeAssistant if I want more coordinated control, and you can do that at the same time as using the native app to manage them, so free to use whatever works best for you.