I tend to keep odd hours and travel quite a bit, but I don’t like leaving the house too empty ie. I’d like to give people the impression that it is occupied even when I’m not there.
I had been looking for some kind of timer that would allow me to have lights come on at random times, but I haven’t had much luck in finding one. All the timers I’ve come across have fixed times, though I’m sure there must be a random one out there…
I did, however, find an alternative solution today.
The unit is photosensitive and should switch lights on at dusk and off at dawn. It’s not much bigger than a standard ceiling light fitting and can be easily plugged in to a standard lamp socket.
I’ll be testing it out over the next few days, but it’s such a simple device it should just work
Saw a very clever one recently. Was of the wall socket variety, but it would record your usage of the lamp for a week, and then store the pattern for playback for a week when you’re away. Think it could randomise the days too.
Don
You wouldn’t happen to have the details by any chance? It sounds like it would do exactly what I’ve been looking for 🙂
Michele
Michele, what’s the link for the one you are testing?
Unfortunately not. I think it may have been in the likes of Currys though.
@Elly – their website is dire! The brand is “Lyvia”
@Don – ok. I’ll check their site
I have a couple of the mechanical versions but you might want to take a look at these little beasties.
Electronic Timer with UPS 🙂
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