Hello,
I’m looking for something I can use that can remotely switch a USB power supply - this could be for charging a device or USB powered lights etc. I’m neutral on the tech that it’s based on as long as I can integrate it in HA.
The quick option is to plug the charger into a mains remote control, just wondering if there’s a more elegant solution, especially if I want to power / switch several outputs separately.
Many thanks
The SONOFF Zigbee Smart USB Outlet (USB 2.0 ZBMicro) is a nice device, although it requires a USB port itself to plug into. But it’s a very reliable zigbee device, and it’s an excellent repeater too.
Ah good, that’s the sort of thing.
Thank you
Matter over wifi, power only, no data passthrough. If you need data passthrough go with the sonoff.
This might work for you too if you’re into zigbee. I had no luck with it & it kept dropping off, but that issue only seems to affect the 3-port version. Others here have said that the 1/2 port versions are fine.
Otherwise if you don’t mind Wifi & flashing your own software, the Sinilink XY-WFUSB has been running reliably for years for me and also supports higher USB voltages for fast charging.
Thanks for the options. I think I’ll try the SONOFF, the Fugetek looks interesting but seems pretty expensive in Europe compared to US.
Careful. I believe the Sonoff only does 5v & no data, so no quick charge for you.
Would be happy to be proven wrong, since it ticks all the boxes otherwise