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When I go away for two weeks in the winter, I'd also like my lights to turn on and off to simulate my home being occupied for security purposes. A simple switch
by jaywalk 5y ago
When I go away for two weeks in the winter, I'd also like my lights to turn on and off to simulate my home being occupied for security purposes. A simple switch isn't going to cut it.
- throwawayboise 5y agoA simple timer plugged into a wall outlet will. We've had those for decades.
- AlbertCory 5y agoRight. For that, you need a timer, which you can also get at Home Depot for a few dollars. What else you got? The timer is something you can leave on all the time. If you don't come home before dark some day, you still want the lights to go on.
- Tagbert 5y agoI use simple smart switches for that. I can use my iPad to switch the lights on and off manually or they can be automated. It does require some “smart home” components but the switches are simple and cheap. i always hated trying to get the mechanical timer switches setup correctly. I don’t go in for full integration of smart home features into appliances and such. Using smart switches gives me enough “smartness” without to much risk from a system in flux.