Which smart relay to replace a light sensor?

Which smart relay to replace a light sensor?

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Max5476

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120 months

Friday 22nd December 2023
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I have a porch light I would like to make smart. Currently there is a switch in the hall way, and a light sensor on the front wall. I would like to replace the light sensor with a smart relay so I can set an off timer. I'm not sure which relay I need. The current relay seems to be wired with a permanent live, switched live and neutral, where as smart relays (such as the shelly) have an input for live, neutral and switch, and an output for live and neutral.

Any recommendations for a relay I can just fit in place of the light sensor?

I don't particularly want to touch the light switch, as its a 3-gang switch for the hall, landing and porch, so suitably spaghetti behind the face plate.



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I'm currently happy to stick with a WiFi relay, as I don't plan on getting lots of smart devices.

TheRainMaker

6,544 posts

248 months

Friday 22nd December 2023
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Keep it mega simple and just get a hue bulb and an outdoor sensor,

You might also need a hub.



Max5476

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120 months

Friday 22nd December 2023
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TheRainMaker said:
Keep it mega simple and just get a hue bulb and an outdoor sensor
Forgot to mention, the light fitting is a 4-pin flourescent tube, so can't replace with a smart bulb. That was my original plan.