I love having our outside Christmas lights automatically turn ON at sunset and OFF at sunrise! In this 10.5 minute video, I share how I’ve set this up at our house in North Carolina using Google Home compatible “WiFi smart plugs” and the Google Home app.
Referenced Amazon products in this video include:
- GHome Smart Mini Smart Plug, 2.4G Wi-Fi Outlet Socket Compatible with Alexa and Google Home Smart Life
- Flemoon Outdoor Extension Cord Safety Cover with Waterproof Seal
- Flemoon Outdoor Electrical Box
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