Gadgetory

for anyone who hates putting on snow boots or a coat every time you have to plug in your holiday lights the idevices outdoor switch has an answer for you the design appeals to my artistic side but also my inner functionalist it's got a waterproof shell and a dual outlet but it's also got a cool night light like it's indoor counterpart you can activate your outdoor switch using your iDevices app on your iPhone or iPad but also using Siri despite the apps intuitive design and Siri integration though some of the home kit functions like user sharing or customizable permissions are seriously lacking but with the latest firmware updates I devices has added remote access to the switch and energy consumption tracking two additions that make up for any home kit weaknesses I like that the outdoor switch is filling a niche that not many other smart switches have filled in the past but I don't know if the $79 price point is worth it i'd recommend the iDevices outdoor switch to anyone who wants to do outdoor lighting efficiently and economically even if the price is a little steep for more read the full review at cnet com here at the cnet smart home I'm David priest frisina