Devices that still work when the internet doesn't.

Lighting & Electrical

Bulbs, switches, outlets, and power.

The cheapest, most reliable automation in this category is a clockwork dial that costs less than a smart bulb and cannot be discontinued. Where you do want addressable control, prefer a local protocol with a hub you own over anything that pairs to a manufacturer's account.

On this page wall switch (1)dimmer (1)smart plug alternative (2)outlet timer (1)mechanical timer (1)power strip (1)surge protector (1)UPS (1)

wall switch

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LutronSC-1PSD0noneno2026-09-03

dimmer

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LutronDVCL-153PD0noneno$15-252026-09-03

smart plug alternative see just these 2

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SONOFFBASICR2 · discontinuedD3for coreunknown2026-09-02
SONOFFBASICR4D3for setupunknown2026-09-05

outlet timer

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Woods50015D0noneno$15-252026-09-03

mechanical timer

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IntermaticT101D0noneno$40-702026-09-02

power strip

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Tripp LitePS615D0noneno2026-09-03

surge protector

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Tripp LiteISOBAR6ULTRAD0noneno$40-602026-09-03

UPS

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APCSMT1500CD2app onlyunknown2026-09-03