Look for product for control light on/off when away

Cisco001

Hi,

I am after a product which can switch on/off the light when I am not at home. (to pretend someone is there when on holiday)

I did a google search and found Siemens remote control kit
http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/electrical/lightwaverf-devices/sockets/Siemens-Remote-Control-Socket-Kit-3-Pack-White-11827538?icamp=recs

It seems I can control the light on/off with smart phone app?
Have anyone have these?
Can anyone tell me if I am looking at the right product?

Biggles

You can get a plug-in timer for about a fiver. I even let mine run several lights when I'm at home, that way there's no difference whether I am at home or not.

Cisco001

Biggles wrote: »

You can get a plug-in timer for about a fiver. I even let mine run several lights when I'm at home, that way there's no difference whether I am at home or not.

Can you send me a link for build in timer your referring to?

I am not a DIY person, and try to avoid touching electrical if possible.

Fizzymartini

Something like this: http://www.screwfix.com/p/plug-in-compact-timer/44241?kpid=44241&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&gclid=CI_rqIKIn74CFQblwgodMBwAGQ

We use these all the time, just plug a floor/table light into it, then plug it into the wall socket. Then push the little thingys to set the times you want it to go on/off. Boom, job done.

System

saw this on QVC
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Light Switch Timer

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£24.50
P&P: £3.95


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Description

Light switch timer. This handy battery-operated timer allows you to program your existing wall lights to come on and go off as you require. This easy-to-install device is perfect for making the house look occupied when you're out late, away on holiday or don't want to come home to a dark house.


Useful all around the home - this light switch timer is also great for making sure the lights turn off when they are not required and for landscape lighting and external security lights.

• The only police-approved timer for your lights
• Installs in one minute and requires no wiring
• Works with any standard single double or triple gang light switches
• Saves money on electricity bills
• Glow in the dark buttons
• Requires 2 x AA batteries (included)
• Weight: 198g

lstar337

Bit pricey.

A standard timer (~£3) and a table tamp will have the same effect.

Cisco001

Fizzymartini wrote: »

Something like this: http://www.screwfix.com/p/plug-in-compact-timer/44241?kpid=44241&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&gclid=CI_rqIKIn74CFQblwgodMBwAGQ

We use these all the time, just plug a floor/table light into it, then plug it into the wall socket. Then push the little thingys to set the times you want it to go on/off. Boom, job done.

That is what I got last time. But I want something can do proper job

Cisco001

CHRISSYG wrote: »

saw this on QVC
:503992




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Light Switch Timer

QVC Price:
£24.50
P&P: £3.95


Select quantity:
















Description

Light switch timer. This handy battery-operated timer allows you to program your existing wall lights to come on and go off as you require. This easy-to-install device is perfect for making the house look occupied when you're out late, away on holiday or don't want to come home to a dark house.


Useful all around the home - this light switch timer is also great for making sure the lights turn off when they are not required and for landscape lighting and external security lights.

• The only police-approved timer for your lights
• Installs in one minute and requires no wiring
• Works with any standard single double or triple gang light switches
• Saves money on electricity bills
• Glow in the dark buttons
• Requires 2 x AA batteries (included)
• Weight: 198g

That is a bit expensive.

cattie

Any shop such as Wilkinson's or a local hardware shop will sell plug in timers. Or you can buy from ebay. Just before Christmas Lidl had some at £2.50 each, which are programmable.

As I live in a ground floor flat I use a timer on a daily basis & can set it to come on & go off at different times over the different days of the week as I think it offers more security than having fixed on & off times every single day.

Biggles

Cisco001 wrote: »

Can you send me a link for build in timer your referring to?

I use a combination of plug-in timers and these, which replace light switches and operate three of my lights permanently:-

http://www.timeguard.com/products/light/automatic-light-switches/7-day-digital-security-light-switch