Hey all!
I recently installed led back lighting on our TV setup. Unfortunately, the USB outlets on the tv are always powered.
I have one of these energy conserve power strips (https://a.co/d/aLvpjJb) which detects when the TV is pulling more then "idle" current and then flips a relay which powers the LEDs on a separate outlet.
I'm looking to integrate a timer into the circuit so that even if the TV is on, the LEDs only turn on at night.
Any recommendations on "ANDing" the output from the power strip and a timer outlet, or some other way of integrating the timer into the circuit?
Unfortunately I can't just plug the timer outlet into the power strip because it doesn't keep the time when it isn't receiving power.
Thanks!
I recently installed led back lighting on our TV setup. Unfortunately, the USB outlets on the tv are always powered.
I have one of these energy conserve power strips (https://a.co/d/aLvpjJb) which detects when the TV is pulling more then "idle" current and then flips a relay which powers the LEDs on a separate outlet.
I'm looking to integrate a timer into the circuit so that even if the TV is on, the LEDs only turn on at night.
Any recommendations on "ANDing" the output from the power strip and a timer outlet, or some other way of integrating the timer into the circuit?
Unfortunately I can't just plug the timer outlet into the power strip because it doesn't keep the time when it isn't receiving power.
Thanks!
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