TheOldAngryAnus t1_ixxn0hi wrote on November 27, 2022 at 4:22 AM

The cheapest and easiest way would be to use a smart plug. You can program it so if you come home past a certain time, it will turn the outlet on. I have a lamp in our living room set up like this and it’s really nice to have.

jsingh21 OP t1_ixz2u50 wrote on November 27, 2022 at 2:48 PM

That's interesting so it knows if you came home let's say past 9 and will turn on. But if you come at 8pm it won't? Whats the name of the one you have.

TheOldAngryAnus t1_iy00bpm wrote on November 27, 2022 at 6:46 PM

Yep, you can set a defined boundary around your home and make all kinds of rules around it. So when you enter the boundary, the smart plug will automatically do whatever you have it set for. You can make rules based on time, weather and even what other plugs are doing. I have ones from Feit that I got at Costco. I think it was 3 for $20. They are also great for Christmas lights because you can set them on a schedule.

jsingh21 OP t1_iy161sc wrote on November 27, 2022 at 11:28 PM

I already have a smartphone but dont have a plug in light. I think motion sensor light bulbs are best can out in outside lantern and inside or have motion detector light inside.