Looking for a smart nitelight

Jul 23rd, 2021 11:45 am

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MrDisco [OP]: Moderator; Sep 30, 2001; 29892 posts; 9628 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 23rd, 2021 11:45 am

I've been looking for a nite light that is programmable and controlled (ideally) by Google Home. I haven't had any luck. My current 'solution' is to use a regular light plugged into a smart plug plugged into the wall. Works fine except it sticks out horribly.

Has anyone seen a smart nite light that's in stock for purchase?

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Jul 23rd, 2021 12:59 pm

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IndyBeak: Deal Addict; Sep 13, 2016; 3581 posts; 2364 upvotes; Mississauga

Jul 23rd, 2021 12:59 pm

What is the specific use case for it to be smart. Just trying to understand exactly what you want so that we can explore a few options.
To start with, I think Philips makes a light which can gradually increase brightness in the morning.
If it just for ambient lighting at night, then you could install a smart receptcale. Works similar to smart plug, but now you have all the components inside gangbox.

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Jul 23rd, 2021 2:40 pm

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PointsHubby: Deal Expert; Feb 7, 2017; 25655 posts; 25207 upvotes; Eastern Ontario

Jul 23rd, 2021 2:40 pm

I imagine you are looking for a SMART solution / timer …
cuz a standard on-off switch one is a PITA
and your location too dark all the time …
That one with an on-off light sensor won’t work
(Light would be on all the time )

A smart plug set up like you have now … might be your only choice

* NOTE - The Phillips SmartSleep Wake Up Light that @IndyBeak mentioned is a cool item … but it’s not a night light … it’s more of a Sleep-Wake Alarm Clock … without the aggravation of an alarm

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Jul 23rd, 2021 10:18 pm

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MrDisco [OP]: Moderator; Sep 30, 2001; 29892 posts; 9628 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 23rd, 2021 10:18 pm

IndyBeak wrote: ↑ What is the specific use case for it to be smart. Just trying to understand exactly what you want so that we can explore a few options.

mainly to program it for on/off times instead of relying on a light sensor. I'd also like it to be slightly brighter than ambient as it's for my grandmother for the nightly washroom trips

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Jul 24th, 2021 12:02 pm

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dealerguy: Deal Addict; Jan 8, 2009; 1528 posts; 558 upvotes; Brampton

Jul 24th, 2021 12:02 pm

How about the remote controlled night lights that Costco used to sell. You could adjust color and brightness on them.

They will not turn on/off on a timer but a simple switch on remote that can be placed next to bed.

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Jul 24th, 2021 6:23 pm

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jdmfishingonly: Deal Fanatic; Oct 13, 2008; 7112 posts; 3633 upvotes; Durham

Jul 24th, 2021 6:23 pm

MrDisco wrote: ↑ I've been looking for a nite light that is programmable and controlled (ideally) by Google Home. I haven't had any luck. My current 'solution' is to use a regular light plugged into a smart plug plugged into the wall. Works fine except it sticks out horribly.

Has anyone seen a smart nite light that's in stock for purchase?

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Jul 24th, 2021 6:31 pm

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MrDisco [OP]: Moderator; Sep 30, 2001; 29892 posts; 9628 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 24th, 2021 6:31 pm

^ Have a link? If it’s just a photo sensor based one that won’t fit my needs

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Jul 24th, 2021 6:37 pm

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MrDisco [OP]: Moderator; Sep 30, 2001; 29892 posts; 9628 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 24th, 2021 6:37 pm

dealerguy wrote: ↑ How about the remote controlled night lights that Costco used to sell. You could adjust color and brightness on them

Thanks I’ll take a look

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Jul 24th, 2021 8:42 pm

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Toukolou: Deal Fanatic; Dec 4, 2009; 8693 posts; 4767 upvotes

Jul 24th, 2021 8:42 pm

https://www.amazon.ca/Smart-Power-Outle ... 0845&psc=1

How bout something like this?

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Jul 24th, 2021 10:37 pm

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MrDisco [OP]: Moderator; Sep 30, 2001; 29892 posts; 9628 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 24th, 2021 10:37 pm

Toukolou wrote: ↑ https://www.amazon.ca/Smart-Power-Outle ... 0845&psc=1

How bout something like this?

i like that idea but it needs a neutral wire which my receptacle boxes don't have from when I last looked into replacing my light switches with smart ones

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Jul 24th, 2021 11:04 pm

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GoodFellaz: Penalty Box; Jun 24, 2015; 8254 posts; 2782 upvotes; 0 downvotes

Jul 24th, 2021 11:04 pm

I use a regular light plugged into a smart light socket and had no issues, but yeah i have not seen a smart light light at all.

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Jul 25th, 2021 10:15 am

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schade: Deal Addict; Dec 17, 2007; 2624 posts; 1618 upvotes; Alliston, ON

Jul 25th, 2021 10:15 am

What about something like an led light switch. They have a cover with a integrated led night light that snaps onto your existing switch. There are other models available for plugs too I believe

https://www.amazon.ca/Single-SnapPower- ... B076ZYVCTN

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Jul 25th, 2021 11:41 am

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stealth: Deal Expert; Aug 9, 2004; 22156 posts; 810 upvotes; Newmarket

Jul 25th, 2021 11:41 am

LED lights are so efficient now, it may be easier and not more expensive to just have 1 always on.

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Jul 25th, 2021 7:34 pm

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Jerico: Deal Guru; Jan 25, 2007; 12531 posts; 7709 upvotes; Paris

Jul 25th, 2021 7:34 pm

I had this issue for kid trips to the bathroom. Ended up using a lamp and a Costco Globe bulb, turned to 1% and blue. Works awesome. Lamp might be too bulky for your use though?

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Jul 25th, 2021 8:47 pm

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KennyX: Deal Addict; Oct 17, 2002; 1320 posts; 381 upvotes; Oakville

Jul 25th, 2021 8:47 pm

Hope I'm not threadjacking, but does anyone know of any nightlights that have both a light sensor that turns on when it gets dark and a motion sensor that brightens up the LED when it detects motion.

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Jul 25th, 2021 10:20 pm

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Frank: Member; Aug 2, 2003; 492 posts; 69 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 25th, 2021 10:20 pm

I believe this night light is dusk to dawn and a motion sensor.

https://www.amazon.ca/Newild-Nightlight ... B07ST3NZ89

Jul 25th, 2021 10:36 pm

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Jon Lai: Deal Expert; May 30, 2005; 48549 posts; 9625 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Jul 25th, 2021 10:36 pm

MrDisco wrote: ↑ ^ Have a link? If it’s just a photo sensor based one that won’t fit my needs

Just curious what your use case for the night light is that a photo sensor won't work with. We have very sensitive ones that have no problem turning on no matter what you do - heck it turns on when I'm just rolling around in bed.

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Jul 25th, 2021 10:44 pm

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TrevorK: Deal Expert; Aug 2, 2001; 18522 posts; 9908 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2021 10:44 pm

Is this something that interests you? You seem to mention you want something tight to the wall:
https://www.lowes.ca/product/night-ligh ... off-325059

It's not a smart light but I am sure takes very little power. It's part of the outlet cover so can be used anywhere (not just switches like the picture).

Legrand Adorne can get pricey but look awesome. Perhaps there are other types as well.

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Jul 25th, 2021 10:51 pm

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IndyBeak: Deal Addict; Sep 13, 2016; 3581 posts; 2364 upvotes; Mississauga

Jul 25th, 2021 10:51 pm

MrDisco wrote: ↑ mainly to program it for on/off times instead of relying on a light sensor. I'd also like it to be slightly brighter than ambient as it's for my grandmother for the nightly washroom trips

Do you have some sort of current home automation setup? I am thinking if you do, then you can also explore putting a smart bulb in the overhead ceiling light. This way you can turn it on/off based on timing instead of photo sensor. And you can also set the brightness.

Like I have a bunch of lights on timers around the house. They turn on/off and change brightness on a schedule.

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Jul 26th, 2021 9:24 am

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Jul 26th, 2021 9:24 am

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