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  • Dave@lemmy.nzM
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    1 year ago

    Our place has down lights, 4 in each bedroom. And like a bazillion in the lounge/kitchen.

    To actually use them as smart lights, I’d need a few. And half the lights are built in so only some rooms actually have sockets to put bulbs in. It’s a 50s house that’s been renovated and extended multiple times over the decades, so it’s not very consistent in terms of lighting (or anything).

    I’ll probably try to come up with a better plan of what I actually want to do, rather than just adding things because they sound cool.

    • eagleeyedtiger@lemmy.nz
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      1 year ago

      Ah i understand. We don’t have as many, but our indoor downlights are all the normal sealed led type.

      If you aren’t adverse to using Wifi, Shelly relays are a good option. They get wired behind the light switch so it doesn’t matter what you have on the other end. They have ones that have power monitoring too: Link

      This is the wifi switch I’m using with localtuya to control my kitchen downlights.

      • Dave@lemmy.nzM
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        1 year ago

        Thanks! They sound pretty amazing. I’ve saved your comment for when I decide to go all out. For now I’ll try to keep it to the level of not needing an electrician.