overview for band-of-horses

Is there any device that can turn itself off with a timer after it detects current flowing? in c/homeautomation@selfhosted.forum

[–] band-of-horses@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

You know option 3 is kinda compelling and never occurred to me... I'm typically out there at predictable times with the dog so I could just use a regular smart plug with a schedule to turn off at set times. I mean if it turned off at 10pm it might not catch it as quick as possible but it would certainly be better than letting it run overnight.

1

Is there any device that can turn itself off with a timer after it detects current flowing? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by band-of-horses@alien.top to c/homeautomation@selfhosted.forum

12 comments fedilink

I have an electric patio heater that I sometimes forget to turn off after using. In addition to a fire hazard, it costs a lot of money to keep it running overnight if I forget. However, it also doesn't turn on when you power the outlet on. You have to hit the button on the heater to turn it on, so a normal smart plug won't be able to automate turning it on and off. Is there any kind of device that could be programmed to sense when current starts flowing through the plug and start a timer to automatically turn it off in 1 hour?

Illegal Print in c/photography@viewfinder.pro

[–] band-of-horses@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

It might be worth hiring a lawyer to send a letter demanding payment or takedown, buy yeah beyond that this seems like a case where even if you won the cost of doing so makes it a loss.