Like a new pair of socks, a scented candle, or a novelty coffee mug, sometimes the most unassuming holiday gifts are the ones we cherish the most. By the same token, sometimes simple, easy-to-install lighting controls, like our DIY-friendly plug-in timers, end up bringing the most convenience to daily life.
Perfect for holiday decorations, inflatables, floor lamps, and more, these five unique plug-in timers are an excellent way to add comfort and control to your home this winter.
ABRA Smart Plug Gateway
Ideal for tech-forward homeowners and renters, the ABRA Smart Plug Gateway provides simplified smart home features and ample flexibility. When paired with the ABRA app, the smart plug lets homeowners set daily ON/OFF schedules and keep manual control of lamps, string lights, decorations, and more via their smart devices.
The control’s built-in countdown timer is great for holiday gatherings and chilly nights when homeowners want indoor decorations (e.g., tree lights) to shine for the evening but then turn off during sleeping hours. Likewise, compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Siri voice assistant platforms gives users a unique ability to control the lights without opening the ABRA app or engaging the device’s physical ON/OFF button.
DT620 Indoor Digital Plug-In Timer
One of our most versatile solutions, the DT620 Indoor Plug-in Timer enables homeowners to program 7-day ON/OFF schedules with an optional Astronomical setting. This makes it easy to sync string lights in windows and other indoor decorations with shifting periods of daylight throughout the winter months.
Each DT620 Timer allows for up to 28 ON/OFF events per day and includes a random mode that varies ON/OFF schedules. This is a helpful option to use with floor lamps, as it helps simulate normal activity when away from home for extended periods.
DT200LT Outdoor Digital Plug-In Timer
Like its DT620 relative, the DT200LT Outdoor Plug-in Timer offers easy programming and a variety of helpful features. The 24-hour digital timer is designed to support low voltage transformers up to 1200 W and includes an Astronomic scheduling feature for dusk-to-dawn control.
While the DT200LT shines during the holiday season with string lights and inflatable decorations, it can also be used year-round for standard landscape lights and outdoor accent lights. However, for outdoor use, it must be installed in a Type 3R outdoor enclosure.
HB880R Outdoor Digital Plug-In Timer
Our HB880R Outdoor Plug-in Timer is a robust solution that can withstand even the harshest outdoor environments. The 7-day timer control includes two grounded receptacles and is connected via a 24" cord with a grounded plug. It can also be easily wall-mounted for year-round use.
The HB880R is great for outdoor holiday decorations, as well as for controlling landscape lights and water features during the warmer months. Like the DT Series, this control offers a random mode that varies ON/OFF schedules by ±15 minutes to simulate daily activity. It can be used with a variety of load types, including up to ½ HP motor loads.
HB51K Outdoor Light Sensing Timer
Simple and dependable, the HB51K Outdoor Light Sensing Timer takes the guesswork out of programming with its minimalist rotary design and emphasis on dusk-to-dawn control. Each unit features a built-in light sensor, allowing for dusk-to-dawn scheduling out of the box. Users can also choose to turn the timer OFF after dusk in 2-, 4-, 6-, or 8-hour countdown intervals to best meet their lighting needs.
The HB51K Timer includes two 3-pronged receptacles and is rated for use in damp locations, making it a stress-free option for outdoor holiday lights, tree lights, and more.
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