When I was done, I realized: all the switch-controlled outlets were mounted upside-down (as shown in the top right image), while the rest were right side up (top left). What do you think ...

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.

5. Connect your outlet. Strip the ends of your wires clean to about ¾ on an inch and attach the black wire that goes to the light switch and a black jumper wire to the power source with a wire nut.

Another handy use for the inverted outlet is to indicate that it's controlled by a wall switch. For example, if you have several outlets in a room and only one is flipped upside down, it's likely ...

Have you ever seen an outlet with the grounding hole on top? It's not a mistake. There are a couple of reasons why electricians may install them this way.

After wiring up each outlet so it can be controlled independently, he set out designing a four port relay board. This was a pretty simple build – four 10 Amp relays and a few terminal blocks.

With only three wires to connect, the Wall Outlet installs more quickly than the Dimmer Switch, though it’s still a challenge to jam back into the receptacle after connecting the wires. iDevices ...

Don’t get too excited: You cannot control the iDevices Outdoor Switch’s two receptacles independently—both are either on or off. Turn the system on or off by hand, assign the outlet to a ...

Eve’s new smart outlet has Matter, Thread, and energy monitoring. The company is also bringing Matter to its light switch and launching a new line of Matter-enabled smart shades.