Those of you who have a #SmartHome, what are your use-cases for smart plugs?
Most of my electrical things aren't just on/off.
I've got a light, a fan, and an electric blanket which can be controlled from the plug.
Other things (like TV, kettle, etc) need interaction after the power is turned on.
Have you found any good uses for #IoT plugs?
(Not interested in rants about security & privacy, thanks.)
@Edent I’ve my mains-powered surround sound speakers and sub on smart plugs, which turn on/off together from the master plug that powers the TV. So I say “hey dingus, turn on the TV” and three smart plugs clack in to life simultaneously. I find it better to have all the stuff turned off to save power - 3 smart plugs use less than 0.5w, compared to approx 10w if the speakers are in standby.
I also have a smart plug running a heater in my garage, controlled to turn on when the ambient temp is below 10c. Temp sensor is a Zigbee unit from Sonoff.
All controlled by Home Assistant.
Terence Eden
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