Wireless or timer lightswitch

[Gad-Westy]

We have an exterior light operated by a light switch in the living room. We like the light itself so don't really want to change it but we would like it to be on a timer so it's on in the evenings for a while (appreciating that it might need to be adjusted a bit for daylight hours throughout the year).

You can buy replacement lightswitches with built in programmable timers but they're pretty damn ugly, or at least all of the ones I found are. They more or less all look like an 80's calculator and not in a charming way.

Then it occurred to me that in this day and age, and with our house being Hive and Alexa equipped, maybe there was a more discreet wireless option now. I found this, which looks a little less disgusting but I wouldn't mind getting some real user feedback if anyone has tried similar.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GR2HJT2/ref=asc_df_...

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DanGPR said:

You will need to drop the switch forward and check there is a Neutral cable there, it's 50/50 if it will be 3-plated at the light or switch.

For a fiver you could just buy a dusk til dawn lamp and stick it in the existing light fitting.

No neutral but thanks for tip on the bulb.

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Andrew_S said:

As you already have hive, why don’t you just buy a hive light bulb.

Cheers. We actually have one but they aren't for outdoor use.

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wibble cb said:

I am going to be fitting this tomorrow, I have neutral wires and room in the box....(I appreciate that I am in Canada and wiring is slightly different!)

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07FBFN4HD/ref=oh...

The aim is to be able to turn on the light as I approach the house, rather than have it burning away for hours, or fitting as you say, a fairly ugly timer.

Cheers, food for thought. I'll take a look to see what UK equivalents there are.