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    fluid15 got a reaction from Neo1738 in Recommendation for smart outlets?   
    I did have a few KASA switches installed a few days ago but haven't used the outlet (explanation below). 
    1. Outlet: I didn't use this after all because electrician informed me he had wired the outlet of interest (below BBQ island, for high pressure misting pump) to a switch location in the media closet.  I figure it's easier to use a switch indoors and save the 1 smart outlet I bought for a future use.
    2. Dimmer: using this for a sconce outside a door from garage to side-of-house.  It's scheduled for on at night and off in the morning so this is a no-touch use case. 
    3. 3-way Loft switches: using this for a 'loft' we're in process of finishing which connects both kid's rooms.  We're going to build ladders for each of them and know they'll be leaving the lights on so easier to have smart switches to shut them off instead of someone climbing back up there.  I already tested with an Amazon Dot in a kid's room and it's simple.
    Being a C4 Forum no real highlight here since I haven't integrated into C4 yet.  The point here is that for low-priority areas of a house these seem like a reasonable option at ~ $25/each.  Quality of dimmer is acceptable but certainly lower than C4 and I wouldn't use them as substitute for my main lighting but for auxiliary areas they're fine.  Original intention of smart outlets (not switches) is still of interest and will probably use those behind kid's TVs (we barely have any lamps in the new house).
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    fluid15 got a reaction from msgreenf in Recommendation for smart outlets?   
    I did have a few KASA switches installed a few days ago but haven't used the outlet (explanation below). 
    1. Outlet: I didn't use this after all because electrician informed me he had wired the outlet of interest (below BBQ island, for high pressure misting pump) to a switch location in the media closet.  I figure it's easier to use a switch indoors and save the 1 smart outlet I bought for a future use.
    2. Dimmer: using this for a sconce outside a door from garage to side-of-house.  It's scheduled for on at night and off in the morning so this is a no-touch use case. 
    3. 3-way Loft switches: using this for a 'loft' we're in process of finishing which connects both kid's rooms.  We're going to build ladders for each of them and know they'll be leaving the lights on so easier to have smart switches to shut them off instead of someone climbing back up there.  I already tested with an Amazon Dot in a kid's room and it's simple.
    Being a C4 Forum no real highlight here since I haven't integrated into C4 yet.  The point here is that for low-priority areas of a house these seem like a reasonable option at ~ $25/each.  Quality of dimmer is acceptable but certainly lower than C4 and I wouldn't use them as substitute for my main lighting but for auxiliary areas they're fine.  Original intention of smart outlets (not switches) is still of interest and will probably use those behind kid's TVs (we barely have any lamps in the new house).
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    fluid15 got a reaction from msgreenf in Recommendation for smart outlets?   
    I just ordered a few Kasa parts.  My electrician is coming next week for some punch list items and I'll get to give these a try.
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