Smart Plug With Timers and IFTTT Controls AC Grid Power Outlet

Introduction

This article discusses the use of our SP-WIFI-AC Smart Switch for controlling AC power, another member of the BroadLink^® family of home automation devices.

It can be used as a stand-alone independent AC control switch with its own built-in timer functions for controlling any AC powered device, such as lights, heaters, fans, motors, etc.

It can also be used in concert with the other available BroadLink^®devices as an IFTTT (if-this-then-that) event switch for controlling AC grid power when conditions determine that power should be switched ON or OFF.

Here is a summary of features:

• 6 types of timers that can be configured as one-shot, random and repeat timers. Timers can also be set for different days of the week, up to 26 different tasks
• ability to act as an IFTTT (if-this-then-that) event switch when used with our ES-WIFI-5V e-Air environmental sensor or our SK1-WIFI-AC alarm kit
• 'smart charge' mode senses end-of-charge cycle and shuts outlet off to prevent overcharging damage to devices
• quick and easy connection to your WiFi router with SmartConfig™
• data logger function records device history
• built-in night light function, with timers
• built-in clock displays time

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The BroadLink^® SP-WIFI-AC Power Switch: Sample Setup Screens

The device is easy to configure, and if you have already configured any of the other BroadLink^® devices you will find that it uses essentially the same procedure. Please refer to the Smart Hub article for an overview. Here are some sample screens:

• The first screen is the main control default screen with a nice big button to turn the outlet ON and OFF. The night light can also be toggled ON/OFF
• The second screen diplays comments about the main features and where they are configured
• The third screen shows some of the various types of timer functions

Specifications

If you didn't see the previous article series about using our HA-RFIRW-5V controller hub for home theater, you may be interested to review that series if you are automating blinds and shades.

You can also see more info about our motorized skylight/window actuators here.

Also, see the follow-on series about our other devices:

• using our HA-RFIRW-5V controller hub for home theater
• IFTTT example: rain sensor for closing skylights
• IFTTT example: temperature and light sensitive blinds and shades

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