On Sun, Jan 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM Nate Bargmann <n...@n0nb.us> wrote: > > As the knowledge base on this list is wide and deep, I am asking to cut > through the commercial clutter. Ideally, what I would like to find is a > WiFi (802.11a/b/g) capable device that would plug into the end of an > extension cord (common US NEMA 5-15 receptacle/plug) and allow me to > activate power to the connected device (in this case engine block > warmer) over the network via some scripting and cron jobs.
802.11a and 802.11b are from the 1990's and early 2000's. You should have that disabled on your Wifi networks nowadays. They usually interfere with current standards, like 802.11ac (Wifi5) and 802.11ax (Wifi6). You will usually experience the problems as degraded performance. > Searches invariably lead to a near endless result list of proprietary > devices and apps and household items that aren't likely to be up to the > task of being exposed to outdoor elements. Of course there is the Home > Assistant forum I can sign up for and ask but I thought I would try here > first in case someone has already found such devices. I think you are looking for an outlet timer, <https://www.google.com/search?q=outlet+timer> or smart outlet plug, <https://www.google.com/search?q=smart+outlet+plug>. The smart ones allow you to control the outlet from a phone or tablet. Jeff
