Undefined0968Jul 12, 2023

'Dumb' automation via clocks and timing?

https://lemmy.fmhy.ml/post/892928

'Dumb' automation via clocks and timing? - FMHY

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!

Show threadWindex007Jul 12, 2023

canadiantire.ca/…/noma-24-hour-outdoor-mechanical…

Sounds like if you want to just turn outlets on or off based on a 24 hr cycle this is what you’d want.

This was a very popular mechanism for turning Xmas lights on/off back in the day

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Show threadMoskusJul 12, 2023

I’d go for a more advanced system, at least if it’s a little more than an outlet or two. It can still run offline. O ce installed, you can deny HomeSeer or Home Assistant access to the internett.

Much easier to handleand easier to expand.

Show threadWindex007Jul 12, 2023

I also would go for a more advanced system… But OP seems to be explicitly saying they want to avoid that.

And although it isn’t MY preferred approach, I can respect that they want to go in another direction. I’m not stackOverflow

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Yes, I agree with you. Your solution answers OPs question. However, sometimes the question does not cover the problem completely.

As long people know what they want, it’s easier. But that’s not always the case.

Jul 12, 2023 at 10:06pmWeb