WCIF smart plugs, smart bulbs, etc.?

Taiwan Where Can I Find...?
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WCIF smart plugs like Kasa TP-Link plugs, for home automation?

https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-plugs/kasa-smart-wifi-plug-mini

Same with smart bulbs.

Looking for a physical store in Taipei if there is one. I tried places like Tsann-Kuen and Shun-Fa to no avail.

Thanks

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I found this on their website. Usually you can if you look for a location finder etc. Didn’t look further to see if it will work though.

https://www.tp-link.com/tw/where-to-buy/#零售商

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I’m afraid I’m of no help, but I’m curious what you find, and how useful you find the products - I confess smart-home tech is one of those things that I simply don’t (yet?) get.

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Thanks, tempogain. I’ll check it out.

I like the fact that I can control lights from my phone or by voice command; that way, when I get home at night, I don’t have to stumble around in the dark trying to find the light switch (which is NOT by the door). I can also set the lights to turn on and off automatically according to schedules (which I can change remotely), thereby discouraging burglars when I’m gone for longer periods. And at night, when I’m about to go to sleep, I can tell Google Home “Good night” and it will turn off all the lights without me having to get up. I have some plugs already (brought from the US), but I’m looking for more, such as to control fans and other things.

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I saw some Opro9 products in Costco recently.

4 pack of smart plugs: https://www.costco.com.tw/Opro9/Opro9-Smart-Outlet-4PK/p/121536

4 pack of smart light sockets: https://www.costco.com.tw/Opro9/Opro9-Smart-Bulb-Socket-4PK/p/121537

Xiaomi also sell some smart home products, such as https://buy.mi.com/tw/item/3181200022

Xiami actually created a whole smart home bundle, which i can’t find on the website but might still be available in their stores.

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I hope you have managed to find what you need . I am so proud of myself for not changing the title wording from “ smart” to “ butt” . Carry on . :smirk:I know … I’m 3 years old :pensive:

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Why don’t you just tell your wife to turn the lights on and off?

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Ahh the old “ voice command “ . Never worked for me . I wonder if the Alexa thingy can do this remote enabling ?

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Didn’t find any of the Kasa products here locally. I ended up bringing some back from the US along with some Philips Hue since they are half the price compared to here.

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Smart lights are grate till the internet goes down in the middle of the night and you can’t turn the light on to fix the router :wink:

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That’s why it’s wise to keep dumb lights around!

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Philips hue work fine when internet goes down. You just flip the switch off then back on.