Using a wall switch to control sthg plugged in to a socket

[DavidA1982]

Hi all

I've got some LED lights on top of a wardrobe in my bedroom. They plug in to a normal socket, and are controlled by a remote control device that lets you select the colour etc. I love them, but 99% of the time they are on warm white and I'd much rather just have a normal switch on the wall that turned them on and off. Is there an easy way to do this?

Thanks

 

[ban-all-sheds]

They .. are controlled by a remote control device that lets you select the colour etc.

And it doesn't let you turn them on and off? That's a poor show.

Solutions:

1) Replace them with ones which have a remote that will turn them on and off. Might be worth finding out, if you can, from the maker/seller if a better remote can be had for the existing lights.

2) Get a plug-in remote controlled adapter.

3) Lengthen the cable and plug them into a socket you can reach.

4) Rewire part of the circuit so that the socket is supplied via a 20A switch or a switched FCU.

 

[DavidA1982]

Thanks. The remote does let me turn them on and off, but as all I ever use the remote for is turning the lights on and off I'd much rather just have a normal wall switch to operate it. Not only would it make the lights feel a bit more "permanent", but it would also mean I could turn them on when I lose the remote (like now).

Thanks for the options. I think the last one is the closest to what I want really, but obviously it means a lot of upheaval.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Fit EasySwitch wireless wall switch
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LMEST1.html

and an EasySwitch receiver
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LMESR1.html

Quite and expensice way of doing it. Othersimilar solutions are available.

 

[333rocky333]

I would first check, that on power loss, the actual lights default to the last selected colour, otherwise any switch would be pointless.

 

[DavidA1982]

Thanks all.

The lights do revert to their last setting if the power is turned off and then back on again. Those remote control switches look good and as I just need one I might go for it despite the cost.

EDIT: Just realised you need both units, which puts the cost at about £100. I think I'll just find a way to mount the remote control on the wall instead!