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keane2097 · 31-10-2020 9:35pm

Every time there's one of these threads there's 100 posts from people saying they don't think they need smart plugs.

Caranica · 31-10-2020 9:36pm

DM1983 wrote: »

What are people doing with these smart plugs? I'm struggling to come up with a single useful application?

Sitting downstairs "Alexa turn on electric blanket". Sitting in car "Alexa turn on electric blanket". I have one on my Chromecast as it won't power from TV and I don't want to have to plug it in every time it use it. Christmas lights and hall light also on them, more control than just a timer.

podgeandrodge · 31-10-2020 10:00pm

Thin White Duck wrote: »

I can switch on my espresso machine with a google assistant voice command without getting out of bed. Worth every penny on a Saturday morning

Is it not water from night before though? Maybe I'm too ocd on fresh water!

event · 31-10-2020 10:01pm

murphyebass wrote: »

but it’s not when you can time it to come on for a fraction the price

What about when you want it to come on at a different time? Timers are great until you forget to set it or one morning want it earlier or later.

I use mine for the work set up. Come down in the morning and say 'Alexa, wake up". Light comes on, power to work set up comes on and alexa reads out the news and sport headlines.

Jofspring · 31-10-2020 10:10pm

I use mine for lamps. In particular when I am out or away for an extended period. You can set random times for on and off for different days in different rooms etc...it makes it much harder for potential burglars to know if there is someone home or not. A lamp coming on in the hall or somewhere at the same time every day will be quickly noticed when houses are being cased.

Also use for Christmas trees lights and great when used with Google home.

drogon. · 31-10-2020 10:42pm

podgeandrodge wrote: »

Is it not water from night before though? Maybe I'm too ocd on fresh water!

All water is from the day before if you think about it

drogon. · 31-10-2020 10:48pm

dhaughton99 wrote: »

Good deal on the Anker Soundcore with 20% voucher until tomorrow. These are great. Bought another just to have.

Anker SoundCore 24-Hour Playtime Bluetooth Speaker with 10W

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016MO90GW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eXBNFb30BE2DD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Crazy bought this exact model back in 2016 for 20gbp and even with 20% it is more expensive now. I won't buy this for listening to music however, it is good for voice. But the battery last forever, I would say 24 hours is an understatement.

31-10-2020 10:51pm

drogon. wrote: »

- I hate having my phone being plugged in to the charge over night, so I have a timer that comes on at 5am, and turns off at 7am. Fully charged phone and smart watch in the morning !

- Have Christmas lights on timer to turn on and off.

- Can turn on the lamp in the living room and bedrooms, if we are away from the house using the App via mobile internet.

All on timers though so again, what do these do?

I'm the same as the other chap, can't see the use

SouthWesterly · 31-10-2020 10:53pm

podgeandrodge wrote: »

Is it not water from night before though? Maybe I'm too ocd on fresh water!

You'd hate me. I get 2 days from my water reservoir

DM1983 · 31-10-2020 10:57pm

Thanks for replying lads. Xmas tree lights is a great application. The rest, no. Might well get one for December. It'll go into the attic with the lights at the start of January.

yabadabado · 31-10-2020 10:59pm

podgeandrodge wrote: »

Is it not water from night before though? Maybe I'm too ocd on fresh water!

The water is probably safer in the coffee machine than sitting in rusty pipes !

yabadabado · 31-10-2020 11:03pm

keane2097 wrote: »

Every time there's one of these threads there's 100 posts from people saying they don't think they need smart plugs.

Yeah very peculiar and people demanding to know what there uses are after its been said several times.

drogon. · 31-10-2020 11:14pm

Niner leprauchan wrote: »

All on timers though so again, what do these do?

I'm the same as the other chap, can't see the use

Nobody is forcing you to buy one

I have few and get good use out of them for various of the tasks that I mentioned.

killbillvol2 · 31-10-2020 11:21pm

Niner leprauchan wrote: »

All on timers though so again, what do these do?

I'm the same as the other chap, can't see the use

They don't have to be on timers. You can switch them on by voice or using an app. But as others have said, just don't buy one if you don't need it.

SouthWesterly · 31-10-2020 11:28pm

killbillvol2 wrote: »

They don't have to be on timers. You can switch them on by voice or using an app. But as others have said, just don't buy one if you don't need it.

But hasn't that always been the way of this forum. Buy something as it's a good deal/idea at the time and then 2 years later wonder what it does.

Bought the canon storage thingy when it was mentioned. Moved house and took it with me, still in box. Removed it from the box to strip its hard drive when canon discontinued the service.

keane2097 · 31-10-2020 11:30pm

****in hell

01-11-2020 12:55am

killbillvol2 wrote: »

They don't have to be on timers. You can switch them on by voice or using an app. But as others have said, just don't buy one if you don't need it.

I know that but is an app easier than a button?

The hot blanket, kettle, etc I can see the appeal

Caranica · 01-11-2020 1:04am

Niner leprauchan wrote: »

I know that but is an app easier than a button?

The hot blanket, kettle, etc I can see the appeal

It is when you're not physically there. You can control the app from anywhere so be it security or whatever reason but being able to control lamps when you're not home is very handy

dakid · 01-11-2020 1:44am

murphyebass wrote: »

I have my espresso machine come on in the morning with an old school timer plug yolk. Also goes off at a set time. Cost about a fiver.

OK, so what your are saying is for a fiver you have something totally different to what Thin White Duck has, which is the espresso machine come on, on demand, when they decide, not when the timer decides, using a smart plug that costs ten quid instead of the five quid you paid? Honestly I have no idea why anyone would even spend a fiver on something so basic.

01-11-2020 1:46am

dakid wrote: »

OK, so what your are saying is for a fiver you have something totally different to what Thin White Duck has, which is the espresso machine come on, on demand, when they decide, not when the timer decides, using a smart plug that costs ten quid instead of the five quid you paid? Honestly I have no idea why anyone would even spend a fiver on something so basic.

Agreed. I can see why some people have no need to upgrade from an old school timer, but there's little logic of buying an old school timer over a smartplug if you don't have either.

mrtom · 01-11-2020 2:08am

While your on about Espresso, come across any bargain Espresso Machines out there, or should I hold off a spell..

01-11-2020 2:11am

mrtom wrote: »

While your on about Espresso, come across any bargain Espresso Machines out there, or should I hold off a spell..

I'd recommend keeping an eye "Like New" De'Longhi machines on the Amazon Warehouse on Black Friday.

Soarer · 01-11-2020 2:14am

The last couple of pages have been pure eye aids.

If you can’t see the benefits, despite people outlining them, then just don’t buy the bloody thing(s).

Constantly reiterating you don’t get it is only clogging up the thread!

Jimson · 01-11-2020 2:25am

Niner leprauchan wrote: »

I know that but is an app easier than a button?

The hot blanket, kettle, etc I can see the appeal

I have smart cameras that I can see from anywhere in the world on my phone. They alert me if they detect movement outside.

I can turn on both a radio and the surround sound system if I see a burglar. I can also switch on outside lights and inside lights.

I also can switch on my oil central heating from anywhere so the house will be nice and warm when I get back from wherever I am.

I can go Into the app on my phone each night and make sure everything in my home office is switched off and also the TV, game consoles, computers etc and not just in standby.

I find it really handy.

ted1 · 01-11-2020 2:59am

murphyebass wrote: »

Same with Christmas lights. What’s wrong with an old school timer?? Honestly I’m confused.

What happens when you leave the house? You shouldn’t leave the lights on when you go out.

I’ve Christmas tree lights, small lamps, lights in shed all on smart plugs. I’ve a tumble dryer in the shed. I can check the energy usage and see if the cycle is finished

mfceiling · 01-11-2020 8:34am

Any bargains or is it just going to be page after page of what a smart plug can do?

Adamcp898 · 01-11-2020 8:38am

Personally I have smart bulbs in all my lamps, and have those plugged into smart plugs. It’s smart^2.

darconio · 01-11-2020 9:27am

bladespin wrote: »

Great site, thanks, waiting patiently for a Nintendo Switch deal, fingers crossed.

Hardly a deal...still a Nintendo switch one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/deal/20b9a78f&showVariations=true/ref=gbps_img___20b9a78f?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

RobertFoster · 01-11-2020 10:17am

mrtom wrote: »

While your on about Espresso, come across any bargain Espresso Machines out there, or should I hold off a spell..

Why would anyone want an espresso machine when a few spoons of instant does the same thing for cheaper?

:pac:

Gooey Looey · 01-11-2020 10:21am

RobertFoster wrote: »

Why would anyone want an espresso machine when a few spoons of instant does the same thing for cheaper?

:pac:

Because instant coffee is pure piss!

gmisk · 01-11-2020 10:25am

Can anyone recommend a projector on sale by any chance? Max 80 pounds

Skill Magill · 01-11-2020 10:26am

RobertFoster wrote: »

Why would anyone want an espresso machine when a few spoons of instant does the same thing for cheaper?

:pac:

25% off Nescafe Gold here

No dofference in taste to freshly brewed espresso

:D:D

Linoge · 01-11-2020 11:29am

Anyone seeing some Amazon shipping being pushed out by a week for deliveries to Ireland? When not logged in it looks like regular 1-2 day shipping (UK), but when logged in i'm seeing same items be pushed out by 1 week for expected delivery??

SouthWesterly · 01-11-2020 11:40am

Skill Magill wrote: »

25% off Nescafe Gold here

No dofference in taste to freshly brewed espresso

:D:D

You've obviously never had freshly brewed expresso:)

duffman13 · 01-11-2020 11:44am

Linoge wrote: »

Anyone seeing some Amazon shipping being pushed out by a week for deliveries to Ireland? When not logged in it looks like regular 1-2 day shipping (UK), but when logged in i'm seeing same items be pushed out by 1 week for expected delivery??

Its back to Covid timeframes it seems, did a few orders yesterday showing between the 6th and 9th of Nov for different things. Did another last night to parcel motel, its shipped delivery due tomorrow, while the others havent.

Heroditas · 01-11-2020 11:46am

Linoge wrote: »

Anyone seeing some Amazon shipping being pushed out by a week for deliveries to Ireland? When not logged in it looks like regular 1-2 day shipping (UK), but when logged in i'm seeing same items be pushed out by 1 week for expected delivery??

Yeah I think they're just covering their asses due to Covid, depending on what the product is. I ordered something last Tuesday and was given a delivery date of Nov 5th. It arrived on the Thursday (Oct 29th)

Zenify · 01-11-2020 11:49am

Linoge wrote: »

Anyone seeing some Amazon shipping being pushed out by a week for deliveries to Ireland? When not logged in it looks like regular 1-2 day shipping (UK), but when logged in i'm seeing same items be pushed out by 1 week for expected delivery??

I am, I'm also seeing a lot of stuff usually shipped here now saying

"This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. Please choose a different delivery location"

mrtom · 01-11-2020 1:22pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I'd recommend keeping an eye "Like New" De'Longhi machines on the Amazon Warehouse on Black Friday.

Nice one Aristotle, you saved me €50 on the "De'Longhi Scultura Traditional Barista Pump Espresso Machine, Coffee and Cappuccino Maker, ECZ351BK".
From £139 to £80! + free shipping. Described as "Used", assume full warranty applies. Thanks again.

01-11-2020 2:07pm

Jimson wrote: »

I have smart cameras that I can see from anywhere in the world on my phone. They alert me if they detect movement outside.

I can turn on both a radio and the surround sound system if I see a burglar. I can also switch on outside lights and inside lights.

I also can switch on my oil central heating from anywhere so the house will be nice and warm when I get back from wherever I am.

I can go Into the app on my phone each night and make sure everything in my home office is switched off and also the TV, game consoles, computers etc and not just in standby.

I find it really handy.

Fair enough. I don't mean to put noises out over it. I have cameras too and I'm not opposed to smart tech. Just can't see what I personally would use them for that the current remote control system won't do so was curious.

Monokne · 01-11-2020 10:10pm

Can this just be renamed the smart plug debate thread to save anyone else going through 7 pages of it looking for a bargain?

brightkane · 01-11-2020 10:56pm

Monokne wrote: »

Can this just be renamed the smart plug debate thread to save anyone else going through 7 pages of it looking for a bargain?

Maybe we need a bargain thread and a chat thread?

chonix · 01-11-2020 11:17pm

Monokne wrote: »

Can this just be renamed the smart plug debate thread to save anyone else going through 7 pages of it looking for a bargain?

Well.... it could be worse, could be another Halloween special's - Back from the dead: Air Fryers Thread coming back to life

abarkie · 01-11-2020 11:54pm

Jimson wrote: »

I have smart cameras that I can see from anywhere in the world on my phone. They alert me if they detect movement outside.

I can turn on both a radio and the surround sound system if I see a burglar. I can also switch on outside lights and inside lights.

I also can switch on my oil central heating from anywhere so the house will be nice and warm when I get back from wherever I am.

I can go Into the app on my phone each night and make sure everything in my home office is switched off and also the TV, game consoles, computers etc and not just in standby.

I find it really handy.

What is the app /smart cameras please?

bassy · 01-11-2020 11:58pm

any sign of the firestick 4k at a good price yet?,or will we have to wait till 27th nov ?.

Gumbo · 02-11-2020 12:00am

abarkie wrote: »

What is the app /smart cameras please?

Most decent brands allow this. Hik-Vision for example.

bassy wrote: »

any sign of the firestick 4k at a good price yet?,or will we have to wait till 27th nov ?.

I got one for delivered for €33 on prime day so either hold out for Black Friday and bear in mid they can be got for €55 brand new on adverts so make sure your getting it cheaper or use adverts.

WoollyRedHat · 02-11-2020 1:01am

You're all slaves to smart plugs, timers and consumerism, your smart plugs and your nespresso machine will eventually try to rise up and kill you, trust me, buy firewood.

Soarer · 02-11-2020 1:06am

Not to mention the nano robots in the flu vaccine, being controlled by Bill Gates and the lizard people, using 5G signals!

Soarer · 02-11-2020 1:24am

bassy wrote: »

any sign of the firestick 4k at a good price yet?,or will we have to wait till 27th nov ?.

When you add any of the firesticks to your basket with Argos UK or Ireland, the price drops to Prime Day levels.
Ireland don't sell the 4K version, so delivery and PM if you're desperate.

The Lite drops to €24.19.
The Standard drops to €30.24.
The Cube drops to €84.69.

Pity they don't stock the 4K.

Soarer · 02-11-2020 1:33am

Also, I'd imagine Amazon will price match within 24 hours.

bassy · 02-11-2020 1:52am

Soarer wrote: »

When you add any of the firesticks to your basket with Argos UK or Ireland, the price drops to Prime Day levels.
Ireland don't sell the 4K version, so delivery and PM if you're desperate.

The Lite drops to €24.19.
The Standard drops to €30.24.
The Cube drops to €84.69.

Pity they don't stock the 4K.

thank you very much sir..............................

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