Just took a dip into home automation with some TP Link smart plugs which are running a couple of lamps.

 

I went to look at smart light switches but they all seem to be long and narrow like US light switches and won't cover a square UK switch.

 

Anyone found a good one? Also has anyone replaced a two gang switch with an automated equivalent?

 

Any other good suggestions for home automation?

Home Automation- HMM- I've had it for over 40 years. I married her, and she took over. it might take an automatic washing machine, or a dishwasher ( mine won't have one in the house) , to help out, mine has managed for over 40 years/ four kids /lots of jobs and looks on home automation programs as a lot of junk.

TBH- I AGREE - I'd suggest that home AUTOMATION designers have not consulted the EXPERTS in this field- WORKING WIVES.

 

BTW- way back in the 60's , our kids at young ages could count to 4/5  AT EARLY AGES. They'd learned to count via the TV remote. Their favourite program was on ,say BBC2, ( BUTTON 2)  on the TV/REMOTE- they soon worked out which button set the TV to let them watch this.

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On 8/3/2017 at 20:55, 2SkodaFamily said:

Just took a dip into home automation with some TP Link smart plugs which are running a couple of lamps.

 

I went to look at smart light switches but they all seem to be long and narrow like US light switches and won't cover a square UK switch.

 

Anyone found a good one? Also has anyone replaced a two gang switch with an automated equivalent?

 

Any other good suggestions for home automation?

 

Your best bet is the Philips Hue system which uses wifi bulbs wirelessly connected to a 'bridge' and is HomeKit compatible, controlling all your tights (MAX 50 bulbs)

 

You can also opt for a Remote controlled heating thermostat, like Hive or nest and is operated by an app.

 

I have Hue and Nest and are easy to operate.

Also look at free applets via IFTTT (If this then that) the app is available on play store and itunes. Brings alot of functionality to basic automated hardware.