does a wifi outlet like this exist
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does a wifi outlet like this exist
i have a petzi pet cam and when i was away it seemed to have a bad video and i wanted to reboot but there's no way to do that remotely. my pet sitter doesnt come there every day. so i was wondering if there's a wifi outlet or even a device i can plug into the outlet, that i can use remotely to turn off and on something thats plugged in. when my sitter unplugged and plugged in the cam it was fine. but i want to be able to do this remotely.
catch is, i dont wanna buy any other devices to make this work. just the existing router i have now.
does such a thing exist?
i do not want alexa or other snoops in my house..well except the pet cam.
catch is, i dont wanna buy any other devices to make this work. just the existing router i have now.
does such a thing exist?
i do not want alexa or other snoops in my house..well except the pet cam.
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Hi, this device may work for your application.
https://www.amazon.com/Control-Elect.../dp/B073RFQZYK
Geo
https://www.amazon.com/Control-Elect.../dp/B073RFQZYK
Geo
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I bought some of these for Xmas lights and they worked pretty good.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I use tp-link's products and Kasa app throughout my home. The apps for some of the off-brand switches are klugy and may contain spyware.
Here's tp-link's smart switch:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Occupies-HS105-Wall-Light-Electronic-Component-switches/dp/B01K1JVZOE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1548344603&sr=8-5&keywords=kasa+switch]TP-Link Swithced Outlet
Here's tp-link's smart switch:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Occupies-HS105-Wall-Light-Electronic-Component-switches/dp/B01K1JVZOE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1548344603&sr=8-5&keywords=kasa+switch]TP-Link Swithced Outlet
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so when it says no hub required, but then says works with alexa etc, does that mean i need another device or the only device i need to control is my smart phone. i have no other electronics like alexa etc.
note for 1st recommendation. review says app no longer in USA
note for 1st recommendation. review says app no longer in USA
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When a device states no Hub needed - that is what you probably want. A hub is used as an intermediate device that some require (I have a couple bulbs that need the Hub - Philips Hue)
There is a phone App that has primary control of the device, and is really all you need. Most apps also have the ability to talk with Alexa or Google - but you don't really need them to control the device.
There is a phone App that has primary control of the device, and is really all you need. Most apps also have the ability to talk with Alexa or Google - but you don't really need them to control the device.