Anyone can recommend a garden light that could be plugged into the outside socket and we can turn it on from the inside of the house or with a remote control / phone app? Thanks","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51954776","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"joyf4536"},"datePublished":"2024-01-10T22:06:40.000Z","text":"SONOFF S55 UK WIFI Smart Power Socket Outdoor Plug IP55 Waterproof App Control. (About £16)
amazon.co.uk/Wat…17N
Other supplies have stock, I have 2, both work well."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51957864","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"crevitz215"},"datePublished":"2024-01-11T12:23:20.000Z","text":"If its a flood light style - and you are happy to replace, then Quientic make a specific product;
tlc-direct.co.uk/Pro…tml
Which you would pair with;
tlc-direct.co.uk/Pro…tml
This can then be mounted in any back box (metal or surface). Note, this doesn't need power - whole USP of the product.
Alternatively, like my last comment - you can insert a controller in line (much like the SmartHome style devices already commented)
tlc-direct.co.uk/Pro…tml
I had my fun with HomeAssistant and smart home products (and do rate SONOFF), but ultimately I'm now only using a few Quinetic devices were I cannot be bothered to wire appropriately.
Hope this helps!"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51953576","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Willy_Wonka"},"datePublished":"2024-01-10T19:17:59.000Z","text":"Just change your socket to one that you can control."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51953919","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Sonofclara"},"datePublished":"2024-01-10T20:07:24.000Z","text":"
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"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51954687","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"vidic007007"},"datePublished":"2024-01-10T21:53:44.000Z","text":"I use tapo smart plugs and control it via Alexa - usually voice control on echo in the house but can use the app. Obviously needs to be waterproof and have WiFi signal."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51956195","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"yorkie12"},"datePublished":"2024-01-11T08:22:32.000Z","text":"To avoid complication and keep the cost down I would go the smart bulb route with a regular outdoor light fitting. We have a Philips bulb in the bulkhead light attached to side of the house and that works a treat. You would need your wifi signal to be strong enough to work in the garden."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51954037","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"bluetang"},"datePublished":"2024-01-10T20:22:26.000Z","text":"Just stick a smart bulb in it? Sorry may have misunderstood. If you have the light but want to control the way you said then a smart bulb is your answer. "},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51955611","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"melted"},"datePublished":"2024-01-11T02:09:31.000Z","text":"Chances are there won't be, but if there is enough space under the socket in the outdoor socket box, you could fit something like a sonoff mini to switch the power to the socket. Or you could fit one in a small waterproof box in place of the socket and move the socket next to it.
Best replace the old light with a modern energy efficient LED one, unless you can get a cheap led bulb for it.
"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51956778","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"stu1991"},"datePublished":"2024-01-11T10:01:04.000Z","text":"Could you not get an electrician to wire a light up for you and put a switch inside for you to use?
We've had that done and had no issues."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51957772","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"crevitz215"},"datePublished":"2024-01-11T12:13:58.000Z","text":"Quinetic is good I you dont want an app. Hide all the gubbins in line with a gel box. Switch can be mounted anywhere inside."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51958751","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"teebee252"},"datePublished":"2024-01-11T14:12:20.000Z","text":"Simple option - Smart bulb (worth a try, with a WiFi extender if needed)
More involved - fit a new smart socket or smart controller (not recommended unless you're competent with electrical installation).
Worth considering - fit a new outdoor light fitting with PIR detector - would this do the job for you?"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51958951","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"krazie2004"},"datePublished":"2024-01-11T14:36:35.000Z","text":"uk.govee.com/pro…173 Govee app can control the lights remotely."}],"commentCount":25,"interactionStatistic":9,"articleSection":"Ask"}