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Originally Posted by Leingod
I'm just using the switches for now. They are massive and basically take up 2 plug spaces. I have 1 attached to a power strip and it covers 2 outlets easily. Setup was dead simple and running within 5 minutes. I haven't had a single issue with them. I just yell at my Amazon Echo Dot "Alexa, turn off/on bedroom lamp" and it does that without any lag or thinking.
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When you say switches, you mean the wall plugs? They have one now that doesn't take up both plugs
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Originally Posted by Leingod
I have a friend coming over to put the light switches in. I'll let ya know how that goes. I'd do it myself, but I fear electricity and also have no clue on the wiring of a 200 year old house is.
I just ordered 2 wi-fi bulbs from tp-link to test out. I feel like the outlet switch sorta defeats the purpose of these though. They're pricier and don't offer much more in terms of perks. In my house, a light is either on or off. I have no need to set groups of individual lights.From the reviews though, they sound dead simple to add. Download app, screw bulb in, search for bulb, done.
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Are you just replacing an existing light switch with the new TP-link light switch? If so that's typically super easy. If you're really not comfortable, a knowledgeable friend should be able to do it for you for a beer or something. I was thinking you were having to install a whole new switch which means new wiring and what not - the smart bulb would be way cheaper than paying someone to wire up a new switch.