I'm not sure if this even exists, or if I'm overthinking it and there is a completely different/better way of accomplishing this. Here's the setup: I have a patio light controlled by a switch inside.

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Home automation devices are usually controlled with apps or dedicated, relatively complex controllers (or, if compatible, with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa on the Amazon Echo). I've become fond ...

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Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box. Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.