Wireless control for lights

[Cephrael]

So tonight I got into bed and noticed that we left the lights on the waterfalls on. I am not trekking all the way out to the pool to get the remote and turn them off, so they are staying on all night.

But this got me thinking that I should have got a way to turn them on/off from my phone. It would also be nice to change the colors from my phone, but not as important as the on/off. Neither light manufacturer seems to offer anything like this, unless I’m missing something.

so I’m looking for suggestions. Thanks.

lights are srsmith treo and cmp waterfall (link for these in sig)

 

[pjt]

Would a smart switch work for you?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M6RS2LC/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079L1RSF7/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W9NWFM3/

 

[Cephrael]

Would a smart switch work for you?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M6RS2LC/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079L1RSF7/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W9NWFM3/

I’m not sure a smart switch would work unless I can wire it in between the breaker and the controller unit.

 

[Rattus Suffocatus]

I used a TP-Link Kasa switch instead of the switch that was already on the Intermatic panel in my pool. You do need to use a plastic electrical box if you want maximum range, but that is how I have been turning my lights on and off since week two of pool ownership. It even works with Alexa so voice commands work.

 

[Desert Dog]

How do you operate them now? Does the pool have automation? If so you might have an add on like a pool app for your phone.

 

[Cephrael]

How do you operate them now? Does the pool have automation? If so you might have an add on like a pool app for your phone.

the lights currently have line of sight remotes. They don’t work from the house which is 40ft from the pool. Have to be at the pool for them to work.

Pool light controls

waterfall light control

 

[Katodude]

Where is the power supply for these lights plugged into? You can leave the lights on all the time on the controller side, and just cycle the power through a smart outlet.

 

[Cephrael]

Where is the power supply for these lights plugged into? You can leave the lights on all the time on the controller side, and just cycle the power through a smart outlet.

hard wired into the breaker panel.

 

[Desert Dog]

The link you provided says it has a movable ten foot antenna. Any chance you can mount higher to get line of sight? Says it has a 75' range.

 

[Katodude]

Hmm, that picture you have looks like a standard LED controller. You could try replacing the controller with one that is wifi based. Something like this.

Nexlux WiFi Wireless LED Smart Controller Alexa Google Home IFTTT Compatible, Working with Android, iOS System, GRB, BGR, RGB LED Strip Lights DC 12V 24V(No Power Adapter Included) - - Amazon.com

Nexlux WiFi Wireless LED Smart Controller Alexa Google Home IFTTT Compatible, Working with Android, iOS System, GRB, BGR, RGB LED Strip Lights DC 12V 24V(No Power Adapter Included) - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

You could then control it with your smartphone or even Alexa.

 

[rmontgomery]

I have connected one of these inline with power for someone to control lights before...

DEWENWILS Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Outlet Box, Heavy Duty 40A 120-277 VAC 2HP Wireless Controller Timer Switch for Pool, Water Heater, Compatible with Smart Phone, Alexa, Google Assistant, UL Listed - - Amazon.com

DEWENWILS Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Outlet Box, Heavy Duty 40A 120-277 VAC 2HP Wireless Controller Timer Switch for Pool, Water Heater, Compatible with Smart Phone, Alexa, Google Assistant, UL Listed - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[Cephrael]

The link you provided says it has a movable ten foot antenna. Any chance you can mount higher to get line of sight? Says it has a 75' range.

I don’t even see an antenna. I’ll have to look tomorrow. 75’ Is probably under optimal conditions. It barely works at 30’.

 

[Cephrael]

I have connected one of these inline with power for someone to control lights before...

DEWENWILS Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Outlet Box, Heavy Duty 40A 120-277 VAC 2HP Wireless Controller Timer Switch for Pool, Water Heater, Compatible with Smart Phone, Alexa, Google Assistant, UL Listed - - Amazon.com

DEWENWILS Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Outlet Box, Heavy Duty 40A 120-277 VAC 2HP Wireless Controller Timer Switch for Pool, Water Heater, Compatible with Smart Phone, Alexa, Google Assistant, UL Listed - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

That’s a possibility.

 

[setsailsoon]

Somewhere in the circuit there's a transformer the supplies power to the LED lights. Place a Smart Switch at a convenient place in the circuit and set it up on Alexa. I did this with my pool cleaner. Easy to set up and works great.

Chris