Can you get smart-plugs that don't need an app?

[d000hg]

Co-incidentally I received a Sonoff Mini today and flashed Tasmota onto it

Was it an easy process? I have one of these wired in now and it was great once we convinced it to join the WiFi. Neat bit of kit, some thought has gone into it.

Also curious to try the LAN mode but maybe flashing is the better option.

[adubya]

Was it an easy process? I have one of these wired in now and it was great once we convinced it to join the WiFi. Neat bit of kit, some thought has gone into it.

Also curious to try the LAN mode but maybe flashing is the better option.

I'd put it at "intermediate" level

The good news is that you no longer need to open up the Sonoff and solder wires to reflash it. Everything can be done via REST calls.

[wattaj]

Would Open Hab work for you?

BBTTT: currently playing with OpenHab in Docker running under Unraid* on an old HP N54L. Seems like a very good solution; it's easy to set up it has a minimal overhead. Would recommend a play about to see if this fits your requirement.


* Grateful to that Eek chap for the Unraid tip. Good, geeky fun for a wet Winter's day.