WIFI yellow bug light?

wahoowad · 2018-12-04T12:55:06.000Z

I use the TP-LINK “Kasa” system at my house, mostly using their smart electrical receptacles that I can schedule on/off events for house lighting. Works great and I like the app.

I keep a yellow LED bug light on my front porch turned on 24x7 because I frequently leave the house or return to the house in the dark, so it provides lighting and tghe yellow part keeps the bugs from being attracted. I’d like to put that light on a schedule which means I need a smart bulb or some smart base to screw the bulb in. Know of any that would provide me a yellow bug light?

I can’t replace the light switch because it is in a 4-gang box and there isn’t room to replace it with one of the wifi enabled switches (that I know about).

Suggestions? The solution doesn’t have to be Kasa-enabled.

toddcshoe · 2018-12-05T08:50:55.000Z

Amazon has a bunch of Wifi controllable smart bulb sockets. Here is just one I found.

https://www.amazon.com/KOBWA-Wireless-Compatible-Assistant-Fixtures/dp/B07D4KZD24?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07D4KZD24

They also sell a bulb that you can set to whatever color you want and it works with the Kasa system.

amazon.com

Kasa Smart Light Bulb, Multicolor by TP-Link – WiFi Bulbs, Works with Alexa...

Kasa Smart Light Bulb, Multicolor by TP-Link – WiFi Bulbs, Works with Alexa & Google (LB130) Old Version - - Amazon.com

mdeni · 2018-12-05T09:01:31.000Z

Why not use a light sensor to turn on the light when it gets dark?
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GCEA_enMK751MK752&biw=1920&bih=938&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=vpMHXK3GLoahsgGn7avgCQ&q=photo+sensor+light&oq=photo+sensor+light&gs_l=img.3..0l2j0i8i30j0i24l7.8649.11087..11207…0.0..0.136.1897.4j14……1….1..gws-wiz-img…….35i39j0i67.6D1l0Cxv65k

GreenLights · 2018-12-05T09:02:08.000Z

This is not what you are asking for, but it may work for you. I use it with an LED yellow bug light on my front porch and it works perfect.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-CFL-LED-Dusk-to-Dawn-Screw-In-Light-Control-White-SLC5BCWD/300440748

toddcshoe · 2018-12-05T09:03:09.000Z

mdeni:

Why not use a light sensor to turn on the light when it gets dark?
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GCEA_enMK751MK752&biw=1920&bih=938&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=vpMHXK3GLoahsgGn7avgCQ&q=photo+sensor+light&oq=photo+sensor+light&gs_l=img.3..0l2j0i8i30j0i24l7.8649.11087..11207…0.0..0.136.1897.4j14……1….1..gws-wiz-img…….35i39j0i67.6D1l0Cxv65k

What kind of fun is there in that?

Just kiddin, damn fine question. I didn’t even think of that.

wahoowad · 2018-12-05T12:19:59.000Z

I want to set a schedule, not just dusk-to-dawn.

Yes, a wifi socket is what I really want. But none of the models either have reviews or they have very limited and poor reviews. I’m surprised since there are so many other wifi enabled devices.