Not satisfied with the handheld remote control for his outdoor patio lights, [timabram] decided to build an automatic timer using an ESP8266. He’s using a set of string lights from Costco, but as you ...

It is feasible that a hardware store employee might lead you to another cheap and handy light timer, a photosensitive attachment for outdoor lights. This would be good for a porch light. Again, all ...

A Texas-based software architect has brought the dream of a “smart home” one step closer with his automated sunrise / sunset timer for holiday light displays. “I have always used simple mechanical ...

This 9-minute timer switch can be used to control the light in a toilet or bathroom. This 9-minute timer switch can be used to control the light in a toilet or bathroom. The timer is started by ...

When [Todd Harrison’s] Christmas lights stayed on well past the pre-defined shut off time, he knew there was something wrong with the timer. He took the device into his workshop and spent some time ...

Slow cookers are great for having a hot meal ready when you come home, but if you work a long day, your slow cooker may cook a little too quickly. Reader gMan's advice: try a light timer for perfectly ...