Instead of using the rear on/off switch would a voice activated socket switch work?
Like this?
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I’ve got one light on something like this and have thought about it…
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I tried this with my 3D printer, but it kept randomly shutting off.
Other people will have had different experiences, but this was mine.
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They have been around awhile…
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We have this on our xmas tree each year…it has a setting for either 2 claps or 3… Either one, the dog learned he can turn it on and off with his barking…lol
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i recommend avoiding noise controlled outlets; you can never be certain what will set them off (which would be at best frustrating if it happened in the middle of a cut). if you don’t mind using a device as an intermediary, you can get app-controlled outlets instead.
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Bah! Do you not want to control lighting with the clap of your hands!
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never. what if i want to get my stomping and clapping on???
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Ohhh! I have an outlet that can be controlled by and Amazon Echo. Now I know what I’m going to do with it.
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Be careful with these automation outlets. Many of them are only rated up to 5 or 6 amps, for lighting. You need to make sure you are getting one that supports appliances.
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The one in the OP is 15A.
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Thanks for the clarification, I misread it as 5A. It’s still important for folks to know to pay attention to that rating; and I’ve seen many people make that mistake.
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Good thing it’s just the on-off switch. “Alexa, engrave my house…”
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