DIY controller setup

[Redbeards.Reef]

Hey everyone! I’m looking for some good options to control my powerheads, etc. my light is already controlled through its own app so really just want to like have a good smart power strip with some easy option ways to turn off for maintence mode. I was thinking some type of smart power strip and like some Bluetooth WiFi buttons. Anyone have some good setup ideas? Appreciate it!

 

[TheSheff]

Hey everyone! I’m looking for some good options to control my powerheads, etc. my light is already controlled through its own app so really just want to like have a good smart power strip with some easy option ways to turn off for maintence mode. I was thinking some type of smart power strip and like some Bluetooth WiFi buttons. Anyone have some good setup ideas? Appreciate it!

I only use TAPO products since I have had good success with their products. I only use their dual Wi-Fi outlet adapters at the moment, but the Wi-Fi power strip might be a good one to try!

 

[Hooz]

I have two nano tanks setup with Amazon Basics smart power strips. They have 6 wifi controlled outlets, and I use Alexa to make routines to control different things.

I say, "Alexa, six gallon feed mode." and it turns off the return pump and skimmer, waits 10 minutes and turns the return pump back on, waits 5 more minutes and turns the skimmer back on.

I have similar routines for "start six gallon water change" (return, skimmer and ATO off) and "end six gallon water change" (return on, wait 5 minutes, skimmer on, wait 5 minutes, ATO on).

Honestly, I have one tank that has a whole Hydros control collective, and I have another with an Apex setup... sometimes the smart strip/Alexa combo is easier and more convenient. Obviously, it can't do all the things the other controllers can, but it works pretty darn good for less complicated setups.

Two of my nanos are in my home office. Since I feed both tanks at the same time, I made one feed routine for "office tanks".

 

[Redbeards.Reef]

I have two nano tanks setup with Amazon Basics smart power strips. They have 6 wifi controlled outlets, and I use Alexa to make routines to control different things.

I say, "Alexa, six gallon feed mode." and it turns off the return pump and skimmer, waits 10 minutes and turns the return pump back on, waits 5 more minutes and turns the skimmer back on.

I have similar routines for "start six gallon water change" (return, skimmer and ATO off) and "end six gallon water change" (return on, wait 5 minutes, skimmer on, wait 5 minutes, ATO on).

Honestly, I have one tank that has a whole Hydros control collective, and I have another with an Apex setup... sometimes the smart strip/Alexa combo is easier and more convenient. Obviously, it can't do all the things the other controllers can, but it works pretty darn good for less complicated setups.

Two of my nanos are in my home office. Since I feed both tanks at the same time, I made one feed routine for "office tanks".

Awesome this is great! I love that you have Alexa doing so much. This is exactly what I was wondering thank you!

 

[Hooz]

Awesome this is great! I love that you have Alexa doing so much. This is exactly what I was wondering thank you!

Don't get me wrong. I love my Hydros collective, and the Apex setup ... but there are a whole ton of tanks out there that just need simple and easy. Smart strips (and Alexa, in my case) fits that bill nicely.

 

[Tlovely]

kasa hs300 but won't work with your assistant seamlessly