GoKawiilSwitchBot Relay 1PM switch 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros It has a compact design that fits behind a switch or socket.
It's easy to fit and set up.
The app is packed with features. Cons Installation can be fiddly.
The unit has to be fitted in an enclosure to reduce the risk of electric shock. View now at Amazon
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Has someone in your life ever yelled at you for leaving the lights on? Despite the shift to LED lights, it's still a good idea to turn things off because, while one light might only cost about a dollar a month to run 24/7/365 (here, I'm assuming it's a 6-watt bulb and your electricity costs $0.20 per kWh), think about how many light bulbs you have at home. It soon adds up.
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But sometimes, something that you leave on might draw a lot more power than you think, and if it's a pain to turn on and off, or if it looks like it's not doing much when it's in standby mode, people are going to be tempted to leave it on.
Something like a big coffee machine in a café, perhaps.
Small but powerful
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