What kind of WiFi power strips are you guys using and where do you get them? Reading about them, some say they only work on unsecured networks, or only on 2g, etc. I don't necessarily need every outlet to be WiFi controlled.
Any Wi-Fi power strip recommendations?
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I used this one
worked well for while. Right I can't get to connect again. I double check and see if I still have it but I do you can have and see it will for you
I have used one that is similar from a different company for like 5 months now. Its working like a champ.
Wifi power strip
I have it connected to my Google home. So I can tell it to turn off and on individual things. And you can set stuff on a timer.
Amazon.com: SIPAILING Smart Power Strip WiFi Power Bar 5ft Extension Cord Compatible with Alexa Google Home, Surge Protector with 4 AC Outlets, Voice Individual Control, Timer Schedule, Remote Control via APP: Home Audio & Theater
Amazon.com: SIPAILING Smart Power Strip WiFi Power Bar 5ft Extension Cord Compatible with Alexa Google Home, Surge Protector with 4 AC Outlets, Voice Individual Control, Timer Schedule, Remote Control via APP: Home Audio & Theater
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I bought this one because it was much cheaper than buying multiple grounded outlet timers. At first I was just using it for non essential items(skimmer, refugium light, main light) but now I've been using it for the return and both of my wavemakers. It works great although I did have to do some extra steps to get it to connect to my network.
I've been using this one for a few months: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WGN3X5F
I've got a splitter on the top one and have my three pumps attached to the single outlet. I have "routines" set on the two BRS pumps within Alexa.
My config:
Controllable
1. Return pump, gyre, ATO controller (on a splitter)
2. Skimmer
3. Alk Pump
4. Ca Pump
Always On
1. Heater controller (Inkbird)
2. Lights
3. ATO Pump
4. Small powerhead
I've got a splitter on the top one and have my three pumps attached to the single outlet. I have "routines" set on the two BRS pumps within Alexa.
My config:
Controllable
1. Return pump, gyre, ATO controller (on a splitter)
2. Skimmer
3. Alk Pump
4. Ca Pump
Always On
1. Heater controller (Inkbird)
2. Lights
3. ATO Pump
4. Small powerhead
The Kasa (I think Shari mentioned them) are a little pricier than some of the others but have been reliable and easy to work with for me.
The other nice thing about that one (HS300) is if you ever do anything with Reef-pi or the likes - there are already drivers written to control it wirelessly.
The other nice thing about that one (HS300) is if you ever do anything with Reef-pi or the likes - there are already drivers written to control it wirelessly.
Eric_n_Ga
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Mine won't turn on after a power outage flicker .
I just had to check and see if mine will turn back on because I've only ever had it plugged into an APC. Thankfully mine did
Reef-pi controlling it would resolve that.
So would having it on a battery backup of some sort.
I've had such odd things going on with controllers and the support from those companies is absolutely horrible considering the premium we pay for their hardware - I'm actually moving more and more stuff off the big name controllers and running quite a few things on smart power strips like these.
Eric_n_Ga
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Just added the battery backup .
