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wonderstuff

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#280018 22-Nov-2020 17:43
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I may be over thinking this but would love some suggestions...

 

 

 

I have a 2 light switch circuit that currently controls a set of outdoor lights (no smarts).

 

I am installing a new set of garden lights on a 12V transformer circuit.

 

I would like to be able to control the garden lights using the normal light switches (for family members that struggle with apps), as well as have them triggered by smart home apps (I am currently running HomeBridge as a HomeKit bridge for non HomeKit devices).

 

I will probably install a couple of mains sockets for the 12V garden transformers to plug into.

 

The question is, what is the best way to make this setup smart while keeping the manual switches?

 

There are many smart sockets out there with manual override switches, but I would like to have one that has a wired input that can be connected the with light switches if possible (and possibly through a relay to drop it down to a lower voltage).   Does anyone have any recommendations?  

 

 

 

Thanks


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  #2608588 22-Nov-2020 17:46
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Replace the inside switch with a wifi one from the same brand as the wifi socket and set rules up to make them follow each others actions. Or put a 2 gang inside switch in to replace a 1 gang, leave the second one unconnected and then use the app to make rules so that button triggers the wifi sockets.





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  #2608657 22-Nov-2020 20:53
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Why not just a Shelly 1? Is sits behind a regular light switch so it’s a manual switch. But the. You can control it via WiFi.

Or are you after something else, I couldnt quite get it.




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  #2608733 23-Nov-2020 08:00
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Thanks you both.  Shelly 1 looks perfect for what I need.  Thanks


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