Recent content by Winkuser

Also, what have you done with multi-pole switches? I put the smart light bulbs in but using the switches disables the automation due to the power cut. I thought of direct wiring them and removing the switches completely but I suspect that'll increase electricity usage and it seems questionable...

That's a good idea. I'll have to test that for reliability. The only problem is that if it isn't tied to the turn on event it'll turn the light out on me when I've forced it on. Hmm...

First post... I'm sure this isn't a new concern, but I thought I'd bring it up. Shouldn't they be an ability to turn something on like a light and then turn it off after a set number of minutes? 1) motion sensor detects something in the yard. Why leave the lights on all night. 2)...