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Auto Shutoff Light Switch? (discuss.tchncs.de)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/homeautomation
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I have been searching on and off for years with no avail for a simple light switch that turns off after a preset amount of time to install on our closets. I just want a regular ass looking rocker switch, not one with a dozen timer buttons, not one with a motion sensor.

I know I could just use a smart switch and have HA turn it off, but I'm waiting for TP-Link to release a Matter ready firmware update before buying more.

I guess I could just use a sonoff relay, but I really don't think this particular application should require smart functionality.

Anyone know of a switch like what I'm trying to find?

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[โ€“] NeoNachtwaechter 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For me, it's a classical case for a Sonoff Basic (or Mini) with Tasmota, then write 1 rule and it is done. The smartness helps "on the outside": I can watch the state in Home Assistant.

The "non-smart" way to do this is a momentary switch and a timer relay module.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, that's the route I'll take once I start rolling out my Hal9000 project since it's the best spot in each room for the human presence detectors. I was just hoping there was a $5 Chinese switch that would die about the time I was ready to install.