RaginBajin Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 What options are available for existing outdoor landscape lighting and integration into C4? Not looking to change out the current lighting, but maybe replace the transformer, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 potentially put the transformer on a TP-Link outlet/plug? eggzlot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzlot Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, msgreenf said: potentially put the transformer on a TP-Link outlet/plug? this TP-Link or Wemo are the cheapest options. I had a C4 outlet switch not in use so that is what I am using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adidaswood Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I put mine on a c4 outlet switch too. WisC4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaginBajin Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Makes sense. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I have the TPLink outlet switch and works great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 My landscape lighting, and pool lights, are also on C4 dimmers. Depending on types of lights you may or may not want dimmers rather than switches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucecampbell Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 If you have the ability to run low voltage cable back to the controller, then I'd recommend using a relay. I've run 6 core alarm cable to different locations and split the wires for different uses. You can control the relay with the controller relay switch connections. I've done this for running several outdoor light transformers and a pump for a water fall feature. You can also have the icons show as lights on you app depending on which driver you go with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakelay Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Something to consider with the TP link outlets - I replaced a manual timer outlet with a regular TPLink outlet and only use the TP link app since it’s easily programmable for sunrise/sunset but my garage is insulated ymmv with colder/warmer climates. I did have some minor problems with the outlet residing in the metal transformer box affecting the wifi signal. I ended up purchasing one of the TP link outdoor 3 outlet plugs so I could house the receiver outside the metal transformer box and that seems to have resolved the wifi reception issue. It’s a bit more expensive but comparably cheap to other options. I also purchased a 3 pack of 6 inch extension cords to make sure I had the clearance to get the receiver outside the metal box. each outlet on this two outlet outdoor Kasa plug is individually configurable. https://www.amazon.com/Kasa-Smart-Outlet-Outdoor-TP-Link/dp/B07M6RS2LC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tp+link+outdoor+plug&qid=1628182848&sr=8-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, Jakelay said: Something to consider with the TP link outlets - I replaced a manual timer outlet with a regular TPLink outlet and only use the TP link app since it’s easily programmable for sunrise/sunset but my garage is insulated. I did have some minor problems with the outlet residing in the metal transformer box affecting the wifi signal. I ended up purchasing one of the TP link outdoor 3 outlet plugs so I could house the receiver outside the metal transformer box and that seems to have resolved the wifi reception issue. It’s a bit more expensive but comparably cheap to other options. Thats a good alternative. My regular TP Link indoor outlet is inside the stainless steel transformer box. The Wifi signal has to go through a brick exterior wall and about 20 ft to my Ruckus AP and I have a solid Wifi connection in this setup for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisC4 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/4/2021 at 1:37 PM, Adidaswood said: I put mine on a c4 outlet switch too. Yep, I've got a c4 outlet switch that fits right inside the LV transformer wall mount box. works flawlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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