Can also get a long way just with Tasmota smart plugs. Set up timers, can still press a button on the side of it to turn on and off. Mqtt for phone control over

Can also get a long way just with Tasmota smart plugs. Set up timers, can still press a button on the side of it to turn on and off. Mqtt for phone control override and can go the full home assistant if you want to go that way. Also very helpful provide detailed power consumption stats. Athom do both tasmota and esphome pre-installed. Haven't tried esphome plus. I get their stuff from Ali and it has been ok so far. Anyone had good experiences with something else and I'm all ears.