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Set Up Smart Wi-Fi Outlets for Automated Lighting

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CHEAP HOME SECURITY THAT WORKS! DIY TECHNOLOGY FOR A SAFER LIFE!

What happens here

Install Wi-Fi enabled smart outlets, such as the Voltson Smart Wi-Fi Outlet (available in a 4-pack), for indoor lighting. These outlets are controlled via an app on your smartphone, allowing you to turn lights on and off remotely. You can program schedules for lights to turn on and off at different times in various rooms, creating the illusion that someone is home even when you are away. Many apps also include an 'away mode' that automatically cycles lights to simulate occupancy.

Goal: Automate indoor lighting to simulate occupancy and deter intruders.

Tools and materials

  • Smartphone — Controlling the smart outlets via an app
  • Voltson Smart Wi-Fi Outlet Etekcity — Controlling indoor lights remotely and on a schedule