{"id":4545,"date":"2026-01-26T08:59:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stonehousesmart.se\/?p=4545"},"modified":"2026-01-26T08:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:59:35","slug":"smarta-pluggar-mini-relaer-grunden-i-ett-smart-hem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stonehousesmart.se\/en\/smarta-pluggar-mini-relaer-grunden-i-ett-smart-hem\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart plugs & mini relays - the foundation of a smart home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Smart plugs and mini-relays are some of the most useful components in a smart home. They make it possible to control common electrical products and lighting via your mobile phone \u2013 and above all, to create smart scenarios that increase both comfort and safety<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Med Stonehouse Smart Apps<\/strong>, based on Tuya \/ Smart Life<\/strong>, all control is collected in one and the same system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Smart 230V plugs \u2013 easy control directly in the wall socket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Smart plugs plug directly into a regular wall outlet and require no installation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can you do with a smart plug?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Turn lights and appliances on and off via the app<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Create time schedules (e.g. lights in the evening)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Turn off power automatically when you leave home<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Control via Google Home<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Using them in smart scenarios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Common uses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Floor lamps and window lamps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Christmas and facade lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Coffee maker or other household equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Elements with easy on\/off control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Perfect for those who want to get started quickly \u2013 completely DIY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Mini 230V relay \u2013 makes existing installation smart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      A mini relay is mounted behind an existing switch or in a device box and allows you to control lighting and electrical outlets. without changing switches or fixtures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What can you do with a mini relay?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Make regular lighting app-controlled<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Retain existing switches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Control lights hidden and discreetly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Create advanced automations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Combine with alarms and sensors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        \u26a0 Important:<\/strong>
        Mini relays in fixed installations should always be installed by qualified electrician<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Smart scenarios \u2013 more than just on & off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        It is in scenarios and automations<\/strong> like smart plugs and relays really make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Examples of popular scenarios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        When the alarm is activated<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Turn off all lights automatically<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Turn off selected outlets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Put the house in \u201daway mode\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          When the alarm is deactivated<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Turn on the hall or entrance lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Turn on selected lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Create a welcome mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            In case of alarm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Turn on all the lights in the house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Turn on outdoor lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Create visual deterrence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Time and light based<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Lights turn on at sunset<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Power outage at night<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Lighting is controlled automatically during the holiday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                All scenarios are handled directly in Stonehouse Smart Apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                Everything gathered in Stonehouse Smart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Stonehouse Smart is based on Tuya \/ Smart Life<\/strong>, which gives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Stable and encrypted communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • A large ecosystem of compatible products<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Easy app control<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Support for Google Home<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Smart plugs, mini relays, sensors and lighting can be combined in the same app \u2013 without hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Smart plugs and mini relays are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • An easy way to build smart features<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Perfect for both comfort and safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • A natural part of automation together with alarms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Whether you want to turn on lights automatically, save energy, or create clear deterrence in the event of an alarm \u2013 this is the foundation of a smarter home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    Smarta pluggar och mini-rel\u00e4er \u00e4r n\u00e5gra av de mest anv\u00e4ndbara komponenterna i ett smart hem. De g\u00f6r det m\u00f6jligt att styra vanliga elprodukter och belysning via mobilen \u2013 och framf\u00f6r allt att skapa smarta scenarion som h\u00f6jer b\u00e5de komfort och s\u00e4kerhet. Med Stonehouse Smart-appen, baserad p\u00e5 Tuya \/ Smart Life, samlas all styrning i ett […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4545","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stonehousesmart.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stonehousesmart.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stonehousesmart.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stonehousesmart.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stonehousesmart.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4545"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stonehousesmart.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4545\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4546,"href":"https:\/\/stonehousesmart.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4545\/revisions\/4546"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stonehousesmart.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stonehousesmart.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4545"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stonehousesmart.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}