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Smart plug ins
Posted on 4/23/17 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 4/23/17 at 4:16 pm
What's the point? If for lamps, bulbs are cheaper. If for an appliance, I can't think of anything that will start what you want when you turn it on.
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Posted on 4/23/17 at 5:19 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
I agree, they are a solution to a problem that never existed.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 5:40 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
I currently have three TP Link smart plugs in use.
The first controls my coffee maker...
Alexa, coffee on... from my bedroom.
The second controls the two bedroom table lamps.
The third controls living room table lamps.
I went with the plugs because they are cheaper than the equivalent TP Link smart bulbs and I have no real desire for dimming control/colors.
Being able to start the coffee as soon as I wake up without a trip to the kitchen is damn convenient.
I also have a TP Link Smart switch that controls outside security lighting.
Overall, I'm happy with the TP Link products.
They are easy to install and integrate well with my Echo Dot.
The first controls my coffee maker...
Alexa, coffee on... from my bedroom.
The second controls the two bedroom table lamps.
The third controls living room table lamps.
I went with the plugs because they are cheaper than the equivalent TP Link smart bulbs and I have no real desire for dimming control/colors.
Being able to start the coffee as soon as I wake up without a trip to the kitchen is damn convenient.
I also have a TP Link Smart switch that controls outside security lighting.
Overall, I'm happy with the TP Link products.
They are easy to install and integrate well with my Echo Dot.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 6:49 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
I have a lamp attached to one, 1 for outdoor Christmas lights , and 1 for the Christmas tree.
I prefer dumb bulbs. They are cheaper to replace.
I prefer dumb bulbs. They are cheaper to replace.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 7:57 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
Bulbs burn out and break, the smart plugs are more versatile. It's probably splitting hairs with as long as LED bulbs last but I prefer the options of the smart plugs.
Smart bulbs are obviously the easiest solution for fixtures and exterior lights though
Smart bulbs are obviously the easiest solution for fixtures and exterior lights though
Posted on 4/23/17 at 8:47 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
We have a hot water recirculating pump in our garage. Our master bedroom is on the other side of the house. The convenience of switching that pump on and off from the master bathroom rather than going to the garage is worth the cost.
ETA: the pump does have a timer built in, but my wife and I both have very variable schedules, so the timer doesn't help us
ETA: the pump does have a timer built in, but my wife and I both have very variable schedules, so the timer doesn't help us
This post was edited on 4/23/17 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 4/24/17 at 5:01 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
My house is always crazy, so we use a crockpot a lot. Some recipes only cook for 6 hours, so I can set the plug to turn on around noon.
I will take the same plug and use it while giving my son breathing treatments from his nebulizer. After setting up the masks, medicine, tubes, and getting in place to distract him with TV, I can just hit start on my phone since I can't reach the machine easily.
I will take the same plug and use it while giving my son breathing treatments from his nebulizer. After setting up the masks, medicine, tubes, and getting in place to distract him with TV, I can just hit start on my phone since I can't reach the machine easily.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 6:27 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
quote:
What's the point? If for lamps, bulbs are cheaper.
How long will the bulbs last?
I need to get a smart light switch for my fan
This post was edited on 4/24/17 at 6:29 am
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