Smart plug/timer help for dummies

[Caledoniasoulmusic]

Hello would appreciate any help. I’m extremely dyslexic and have a hard time with old fashioned mechanical timers. I’ve tried using this timer which works well, but I find highly difficult to set up, the instructions tiny and confusing and and the conversion to military time beyond frustrating. Amazon product

So I’m Looking for a very simple to set plug for my ES 180 green sunshine light with a very easy to use app. I don’t need Alexa/ google/ home kit automation, just the ability to easily change lighting sequences f
to experiment with 20/4or 18/ 6 settings and if I want to try some photos.

So basically a smart plug for dummies. I see , wyze, TP LINK and kasa recommended on line but no discussion on ease of use…simplicity etc.

So would appreciate any recommendations for doofuses like me…

 

[blue]

Maxibright relay timer ... very easy, the pins are either in or out .. no degree or science tech knowledge needed and very ...very safe.

 

[GreenBean]

Hello would appreciate any help. I’m extremely dyslexic and have a hard time with old fashioned mechanical timers. I’ve tried using this timer which works well, but I find highly difficult to set up, the instructions tiny and confusing and and the conversion to military time beyond frustrating. Amazon product

So I’m Looking for a very simple to set plug for my ES 180 green sunshine light with a very easy to use app. I don’t need Alexa/ google/ home kit automation, just the ability to easily change lighting sequences f
to experiment with 20/4or 18/ 6 settings and if I want to try some photos.

So basically a smart plug for dummies. I see , wyze, TP LINK and kasa recommended on line but no discussion on ease of use…simplicity etc.

So would appreciate any recommendations for doofuses like me…

Hi, I use smart plugs for everything. I do not like the pin type timers. The smart plugs will allow me to set intricate schedules for fans, humidifiers, etc if I want. Or just a simple schedule for lights.

I use something similar to these. Very easy to set up and schedule in their app.

Amazon product

 

[LandShark]

Hi, I just started using a kasa power strip in my tent. The kasa app is very easy to use. I have my fans run at staggered times since they really aren't designed to run 24/7. It also makes changing the timers for my lights ridiculously simple.

 

[Delps8]

Another vote for Kasa power strip.

 

[bad dragon bzzz]

Yes for tp link/tapo standard range, no need for the extra spend on the kasa range. £8 for a single plug argos/asda/currys/ebay.

 

[Pigskin Fanboy]

This is the one I use. I really like it.

 

[Bob's Auto's]

If you are technically inclined I'd go for @blue's solution. It doesn't get anymore analog then that

 

[filippomedicines]

There are smart plugs you can control from your phone via Wi-Fi. All you need is an application for your phone, and that’s it. I have some around my house, and they work perfectly well.
Such a smart plug is a great tool for controlling electricity consumption and maintaining safety. I don’t need to worry about an unplugged iron or a TV. I can turn them off remotely because the smart plug is connected to the house’s Wi-Fi network. It’s really not difficult to use this device. Just be careful not to use it for devices that consume a lot of electricity, such as heaters.

 

[blue]

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