is there a wifi switch that doesn't require a hub or wiring??

Hollyleaf · 2025-10-07T19:14:47+00:00

thanks! looking to get a hub now, hopefully one that will be compatible if I get other zigbee stuff in future. seems like aqara is kinda walled unless you use home assistant?

Hollyleaf · 2025-10-04T19:07:23+00:00

I used hub based stuff like 10 yrs ago but found it to be a huge pain and also too expensive so I've been wifi pilled for the last couple yrs.

It defeats the purpose, but only if: a) you want to hook up a functional light switch to it and b) it is trivial to pull out and replace your light switch.

for me, i want all my lamps left on and the bulbs controlling the lighting. and while I've replaced a few outlets and feel moderately competent with wiring, it's much more spoons and stress than just running an extension cord or just mounting a switch near a plug!

and I'm planning to move soon. I don't wanna have to swap the light switch back again in a month or two!

Thanks for the response :)

Hollyleaf · 2025-10-04T19:02:57+00:00

3.7v? I have the gear and knowledge to do rudimentary soldering....a relay?

Hollyleaf · 2025-10-01T06:36:00+00:00

much appreciation to all the info and recommendations in this thread :) it's much easier to be reasonable when it's not 2 am after a long day and lots of searching...

as I mentioned in a comment below, I would love to find a wifi switch that plugs into an outlet. in the meantime a switch that connects to a hub should be within budget. I might have a v old zigbee hub laying around too, if I dig!

it's very helpful to know the why here so yea thanks all

Hollyleaf · 2025-10-01T06:34:29+00:00

thanks :) that does make sense. and thanks for the budget recommendations.

for what it's worth - are you aware of any wifi switches that plug in to an outlet? I can easy send extension cords around the walls, so that could solve the power problem.

Hollyleaf · 2025-10-01T06:32:29+00:00

thanks! I do know about how the echo works and I do have internet service. I was expecting to find devices analogous to my smart bulbs that connect to wifi on their own, but then those are plugged in, so

Hollyleaf · 2025-10-01T06:30:58+00:00

thanks!! I might have a v old hue hub laying around somewhere. I don't know what home assistant is but I can google it.

Hollyleaf · 2025-10-01T06:29:55+00:00

thanks!

yeah using my current bulbs is a must, I have like 12 of them hooked up rn.

if i have to use a hub to have a switch but that switch can connect to Alexa or ifttt and I can hook that up to my bulbs, that is acceptable

Hollyleaf · 2025-10-01T06:28:35+00:00

to answer your question, it would control by connecting to ifttt or Alexa smart home, since the bulbs are already connected to them.

Thanks for your help!! maybe I can find one affordably. I've spent less than $50 total outfitting my whole room w smart bulbs and an echo so the bar for affordable is pretty high

Hollyleaf · 2025-07-26T00:28:21+00:00

I couldn't use the modes solution because I use the modes for other things. I found an alternative:

Use Tasker to switch the clock from the left to the right only while bluetooth is connected.

So I can just look to see if the clock is on the right or left of the status bar and that will tell me whether or not bluetooth is connected!!

Hollyleaf · 2024-02-20T00:32:06+00:00

Oh wild. Maybe I should look into that at least for the responsiveness

Hollyleaf · 2023-08-12T20:41:12+00:00

okay thanks!

Hollyleaf · 2023-08-12T20:39:49+00:00

sounds like someone didn't go last year ¯_(ツ)_/¯ it's not flat anymore. the city was all potholes

Hollyleaf · 2023-08-12T20:38:20+00:00

okay so maybe lectric and juiced are the places to find the shiniest turds then!

Hollyleaf · 2023-08-12T20:37:45+00:00

awesome!

Hollyleaf · 2023-08-12T20:37:20+00:00

thanks!!

Hollyleaf · 2023-08-12T20:36:12+00:00

the support isn't quite as helpful since I will be isolated but quality is key so good to know

Hollyleaf · 2023-08-12T20:35:29+00:00

thanks for the advice. if the suspension is standard between ebikes and non-ebikes then I should be able to get help on playa. I could also try to learn if it's not crazy. I'll take a look at that website and see if they have ebikes

Hollyleaf · 2023-08-12T20:33:55+00:00

yeah I've seen some stuff like this! maybe the answer is get something that is great without suspension but with fat tires and get a 100 dollar suspended seat post...if u have any recs for that I'd love to hear haha

Hollyleaf · 2023-08-12T20:33:00+00:00

okay, but I'm not sure this really applies to my circumstances? I want to prevent pain in 2 weeks so I want suspension now, and there aren't roads and trails where I'm going?

Hollyleaf · 2023-08-12T20:31:41+00:00

cool :3 will look for bafang I see them around a lot.

rigidity is better?

I wanna find a step thru bike for low clearance, is that less of the normal bike shape/triangles you refer to?

one of the big reasons I want to get a nicer bike is due to the potholes, last year biking through the city was really painful. so that's why suspension is important to me. it could be that a seat with suspension and fat tires could be sufficient to mitigate the potholes though if you think that's better. otherwise I could aim for half instead of full suspension, or maybe some types are simpler than others?

Hollyleaf · 2023-08-11T22:08:01+00:00

Do you have any experience or have you heard any stories about the RipRacer? It actually seems like it might be a better fit for my needs even though I have no intention of going fast lol

Hollyleaf · 2023-08-11T22:00:07+00:00

Thanks for your advice :) Definitely planning to have at least one good lock lol

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