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Questions tagged [smart-plugs]

For questions related to Internet-connected plug sockets and adapters. Use this tag for questions about technical problems, security, safety and operation of smart plugs.

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What is the electrical signal characteristics of Wemo Switch - Logic PCB interface?

I have a Wemo Smart Switch similar to the one in the picture below. Using Wemo app from an iPhone the switch can be controlled. I am interested in learning electrical signal behavior of the white wire (as shown in the picture below) which I believe…
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Wi-Fi smart plugs with no hub or internet access?

Are there any smart plugs out there that connect over Wi-Fi, don't require a hub, and don't use the cloud/don't require an internet connection? The idea is that I should be able to somehow turn them on or off from another trusted machine on the same…
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Smart Plug that turns off when restarted?

I am designing a simple control circuit. I am turning on a motor using smart plug. I am looking for a smart plug that shouldn't turn on automatically when power is cut off to it. Means it should turn on when I turn on the smart plug, and should stay…
Sharoon Patrick
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Smart electric outlet that can cycle power automatically when power draw falls below certain wattage?

I'm looking for a smart outlet (IoT controlled device that allows turning whatever is plugged into it on/off remotely). But, I'm specifically trying to find one that can also be programmed/modified/set so that it will auto cycle power (turn off then…
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Teckin sp10 not showing up on Wi-Fi router’s “list of connected devices”

I was able to connect the SP10 Teckin outlet to my Wi-Fi network using smart life app. I am able to successfully control the outlet from the app. I opened the “list of connected devices” page on my Wi-Fi router web page. The SP10 does not show up…
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Are there any smart plugs using home powerlines or ethernet instead of WiFi?

I'm using power lines at home and trying to avoid using WiFi as much as possible. And many powerline adapters to ethernet include a plug. Moreover, many suppliers of powerlines also offer smart switches in their catalog. However, I don't find any…
Emili
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HTTP/Wi-Fi controlled AC plug socket

I am looking for an AC plug/socket, ideally Israel/EU standard, that can be controlled by http. I have an Arduino with enet connected to my WiFi router that will be in charge of controlling the socket. This is for the bathroom IR heater which I…
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Connect a smartplug to a custom web API

I'm making a graduation project where I need to connect a smart plug to a web server through WAN (obviously the smart plug and the server aren't on the same network). In other words, I want to be able to turn the smart plug on/off through my website…
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Measuring electricity usage with TECKIN smart plug

I bought a smart plug, which doesn't seem to support measuring electricity usage with its native app. I am wondering what the chance is, that this is a pure software feature and if I would be able to measure electricity usage by simply using a…
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Athom - flashing your own firmware

I've bought Athom's Curtain and 4 gang touch wall switch. Both came pre-flashed with Tasmota. I guessed that UART's pins will be exposed more clrealy, but not. I'm looking for manuals such guide, or any PIC to point UART's pins. Guy
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Smart plug with "Save State" after Power loss

I am looking for a Wifi/Bluetooth/433Mhz Smart Plug that I can turn on and off with either Raspberry Pi 433Mhz (rpi-rf python package) or any protocol that is compatible with homeassistant.io via WiFi or Bluetooth. The important feature why I write…
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I’m puzzled: Why can I control my Nedis Wi-Fi Smartplug even from a different city?

I bought a set of Nedis SmartLife Wi-Fi electric sockets. I connected them to my home Wi-Fi network and installed the control app on my phone. To my great surprise I can turn the plugs on even from very far away (different city). What makes this…
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Looking for a IP44 outlet which I can schedule and dimm

I've got some outdoor light bulbs, which I would like to schedule. Also they are very bright, so I sometime would like to dim them. Is there an outdoor outlet which is protected to an IP44 level and is schedulable (this one is easy to find) and also…
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