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mitch91175 · 03/05/2018, 07:09 PM

So I am about to receive a new Apex to replace my existing one. I have a long strip that I purchased from HomeDepot that has no control (at the moment). I plug in stuff like powerheads (I use a WXM), Hydra52 lights (AWM controlled), etc. I am thinking about adding some of these to the strip so I can be able to control those plugs as well. Granted it won't be through the Apex, but still through my phone and can hook into SmartThings and Alexa.

SmartPlug

What do you guys think?

I am thinking about putting a heater on the strip separate of the controller just in case the controller freaks out (like they can). Also thinking about powering my Apex with one just in case I am away and something funky happens with the Apex. That way I could turn of the return, ATO but still have the powerheads and a heater going; granted there is power.

03/05/2018, 07:09 PM	#1
mitch91175 Premium Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 303	Making Your Own Smart Strip So I am about to receive a new Apex to replace my existing one. I have a long strip that I purchased from HomeDepot that has no control (at the moment). I plug in stuff like powerheads (I use a WXM), Hydra52 lights (AWM controlled), etc. I am thinking about adding some of these to the strip so I can be able to control those plugs as well. Granted it won't be through the Apex, but still through my phone and can hook into SmartThings and Alexa. SmartPlug What do you guys think? I am thinking about putting a heater on the strip separate of the controller just in case the controller freaks out (like they can). Also thinking about powering my Apex with one just in case I am away and something funky happens with the Apex. That way I could turn of the return, ATO but still have the powerheads and a heater going; granted there is power.