I have one of the controlling a lamp. It's controlled by becoming a device in the Alexa app.
"Alexa, light on/off" works like it says on the tin.
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Can you get smart-plugs that don't need an app?
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI've lost the original question here but saw these the other day. Is this anything close?
Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa, Certified for Humans device: Amazon.co.uk: Amazon DevicesLeave a comment:
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I've lost the original question here but saw these the other day. Is this anything close?
Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa, Certified for Humans device: Amazon.co.uk: Amazon DevicesLeave a comment:
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Originally posted by Addanc View PostYou could always hire a midget to run around pluging-in/out stuff, all that is required is a loud authoritative voice; no apps, no internet, job done.
Or you could make your own.
It doesn't end well though.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by Addanc View PostYou could always hire a midget to run around pluging-in/out stuff, all that is required is a loud authoritative voice; no apps, no internet, job done.Leave a comment:
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You could always hire a midget to run around pluging-in/out stuff, all that is required is a loud authoritative voice; no apps, no internet, job done.Leave a comment:
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BBTTT: currently playing with OpenHab in Docker running under Unraid* on an old HP N54L. Seems like a very good solution; it's easy to set up it has a minimal overhead. Would recommend a play about to see if this fits your requirement.
* Grateful to that Eek chap for the Unraid tip. Good, geeky fun for a wet Winter's day.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostWas it an easy process? I have one of these wired in now and it was great once we convinced it to join the WiFi. Neat bit of kit, some thought has gone into it.
Also curious to try the LAN mode but maybe flashing is the better option.
The good news is that you no longer need to open up the Sonoff and solder wires to reflash it. Everything can be done via REST calls.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by adubya View PostCo-incidentally I received a Sonoff Mini today and flashed Tasmota onto it
Also curious to try the LAN mode but maybe flashing is the better option.Leave a comment:
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Co-incidentally I received a Sonoff Mini today and flashed Tasmota onto itLeave a comment:
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