Hopefully this is the best place to post this.

I have an old tumble dryer that works really well but isn’t wifi connectable. I want to look at converting it, somehow, so I can remotely start/stop via an app on my phone and maybe use some form of automation to take advantage of one of these variable electricity tarrifs.

The dryer starts via a fairly heavy push button on the front and does have a delay function but its only 3, 6 or 9 hours.

I think the best option is to put a wifi switch inline with the push start but if anyone else has done this i’d be grateful for any advice on how to go about it or devices to use.

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cheers

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  • undeleted_username@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Let’s forget about the delay for now. Unplug the appliance, push the button, and plug the appliance again; if it starts running, all you need is a “smart plug”… if it does not start, things will get more complicated.