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Control existing wall socket or switch with my phone
Control existing wall socket or switch with my phone.
I need something that I can install that will allow me to control the on/off function of a wall socket or switch from my Android phone.
Assistance is greatly appreciated.
I need something that I can install that will allow me to control the on/off function of a wall socket or switch from my Android phone.
Assistance is greatly appreciated.
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They trick you into thinking smart plugs are £1 on eBay but they're really £8 with warranty at £1.
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How would I use that with a light switch? This doesn't seem like the right solution.
If it is a light then get a smart bulb for it.
Or a Smart switch to replace the current one.
You can also use something like this and retain your current faceplate, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WiFi-Relay-Module-Remote-Control-Switch-240V-For-Smart-Home-APP/333333518334?hash=item4d9c39d7fe:g:UUgAAOSw1-Ndghjg
Note though that you are unlikely to fit it behind a faceplate in a standard box so you either have to remove the box and fit a protruding one or chisel a bigger hole in the wall and fix a bigger box.
You can also use something like this and retain your current faceplate, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WiFi-Relay-Module-Remote-Control-Switch-240V-For-Smart-Home-APP/333333518334?hash=item4d9c39d7fe:g:UUgAAOSw1-Ndghjg
Note though that you are unlikely to fit it behind a faceplate in a standard box so you either have to remove the box and fit a protruding one or chisel a bigger hole in the wall and fix a bigger box.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/wemo-mini-wifi-smart-plug-white/5711458.p?skuId=5711458&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=537&ref=212&loc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1266837&ds_rl=1268709&ds_rl=1268652&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_Z-k9eDW5AIVCIzICh2fMgcUEAQYAyABEgKQ8fD_BwE