I like automation, but I prefer things to run independently if possible.

One way to do this is via clocks and timers.

  1. what is this type of automation called? What keywords can I combine to find these tools?

  2. if I want power to be cut by time automatically, is there a gang extension cable I can get to do this?

  3. I want to set my lights to a timer. I couldn’t find a manual timer, so I had to get an IoT timer instead. Since I cheaped out with some rubbish Chinese switch, it was a pain to setup. Anything easier to set a 24hr cycle for?

Thanks!

  • @TheInsane42English
    1•1 year ago

    I’m using Domoticz with a donated rflink and kaku outlet adapters. (old and new mixed, have impuls units unused as spare) Each outlet is linked with 1 system remote and the rflink, so I can switch them either manually or automated. 1 set is grouped on a remote, but each has the rflink as unique device. That way I can switch each one on and off individually or via a scene in domoticz (on is either timed based on sun down or a fixed time, whichever one comes 1st, off is a fixed time, usually past our bedtime) or use the programmed remote to switch them manually.

    As an IT specialist, I assume everything will fail when you need it, so I have backup.

    BTW the kaku system (new) has a remote with timer option that can switch 16 codes on or off at specified times. No need for a computer that way. (but less fun for an IT guy)