Subj : Re: USB controlled mains switch
To   : Adrian
From : Stefan Kaintoch
Date : Sun Jan 19 2025 12:24:23

Adrian <bulleid@ku.gro.lioff> wrote:
> I'm looking for a USB controlled mains switch (230V AC) that I can
> connect to a PI to turn a mains power supply on and off.

Why USB controlled? Is there a specific reason?

IMHO it's much easier (and cheaper) to use something like
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0054PSIDW?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title ,
connect it to the PI via WLAN and control it via MQTT.
The PI can work as AP if there's no WLAN available.

HTH, Stefan

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