@abc123 At one time you could use voice and IFTTT to set a google schedule entry that took the time as an input parameter. Then you could use the schedule expiration to turn devices on or off....

@JOS18 This doesn't sound right... Yes, smart plugs use a little power (1W-2W) to run, but they take it from the line in and out through neutral. Power to the load side of an HS100 (and most smart...

@SRDSRD You'll probably need to add automation - I've yet to see this feature added to any device that was released without it... For example you could create 24 schedules, one per hour, to turn the...

@east1 If the device is on when the wifi drops it will stay on. The schedule rules run on board the device and will continue to run if the wifi drops unless there's a power outage - it needs access...

It's cheaper to use a single smart switch for multiple dumb bulbs than it is to use multiple smart bulbs with a dumb switch. Where you can't use a smart switch smart bulbs work (don't power smart...

You need to connect the neutral wire to power the switch. If it still misbehaves after you power it you'll need to confirm the light is wired as you've assumed it to be by tracing each wire.