ejn1 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, jebt2921 said: I was thinking of using this or a C4 outlet switch. Which would you’ll recommend? One of my WAP is indoor right inside the window close to this and signal is strong so I think WiFi or zigbee would do fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I find the C4 outlet switches bulky and hit or miss reliability. If you have an extra one lying around then maybe worth a try but I wouldnt buy one if other options out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 9 hours ago, ejn1 said: I find the C4 outlet switches bulky and hit or miss reliability. If you have an extra one lying around then maybe worth a try but I wouldnt buy one if other options out there. C4 never ever missed for me, 110 VAC only, Bulky and ugly yes but works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 agree, was just wondering aloud about the device (in a metal cabinet) on an exterior brick wall might catch a signal reliably. I would check signal strength prior to installing but it is a great use case as the typical outdoor lighting timer is no match for C4 programming options.I’m doing this. Works fine even though it’s inside a stainless steel box. Wouldn’t you be worried about a zigbee signal and not WiFi in this case? I have some dimmers inside maybe 15 ft away which helps the zigbee signal. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 17 hours ago, Amr said: C4 never ever missed for me, 110 VAC only, Bulky and ugly yes but works I had 2 out of about 6 stop working over time, tossed them. Maybe they were prior generation versions not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 14 hours ago, Jeffrey said: I’m doing this. Works fine even though it’s inside a stainless steel box. Wouldn’t you be worried about a zigbee signal and not WiFi in this case? I have some dimmers inside maybe 15 ft away which helps the zigbee signal. Jeff I thought the TP Link was wifi not zigbee but maybe i'm wrong. I'm going to install my first one this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 It's wifi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Sorry I meant I’m using a control4 outlet switch inside the landscape lighting box and it works fine. I think it is zigbee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 I have an extra lying around I believe. I will try to see if I can get it to fit and connect a bit later. Doesnt matter if its ugly outside in a metal box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 On 5/16/2020 at 4:31 PM, msgreenf said: Why not buy a tp link? Just installed one and bought the Chowmain driver. Works great. Thanks for the tip! msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ejn1 Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Just installed one of the Kasa Outlets in my outdoor lighting stainless transformer box. Using it to replace my timer and its working great for less than $10 msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakelay Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Quick question on the Chowmain driver. I’m assuming a dealer must install the driver but after that is a user able to add outlet switches or power strips or do you need a dealer to install each on of those later? These are so inexpensive I’ve been picking up a few prior to our install so just wanted to know for future impulse purchases. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Dealer must add a new driver for each device you add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakelay Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, msgreenf said: Dealer must add a new driver for each device you add Gracias! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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