[SOLVED] Can i use Smart Plugs

[Omar nagdee]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07ZSDWQQ8/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_i_vSBaGbCR2DRZM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I am looking to buy these for my room to work with the Echo 4th gen. Will it work with the current set up below?


I have to 2 power strip/extension cord.
One is a 4 plug which is used to power my pc and 3 monitors.
The 2nd one is a 8plug which has my dell speakers, soundbar, 2 govee led strips, clock and my logitech driving force gt

 

[siaan312]

should work, but all of those devices are the kind of stuff you never disconnect aren't they?

 

[Omar nagdee]

should work, but all of those devices are the kind of stuff you never disconnect aren't they?

I turn off the 4 plug only so my pc lights can go off. Trying to get my room to make my room into a "smart room"

 

[siaan312]

I turn off the 4 plug only so my pc lights can go off. Trying to get my room to make my room into a "smart room"

Don't turn your entire pc off so the lights are off.
I won't say it's bad to turn off your pc, it's just inconvenient. If you have an ALEXA, try TriggerCMD, and program it to turn off the lights using the rgb softwares.

 

[Omar nagdee]

Don't turn your entire pc off so the lights are off.
I won't say it's bad to turn off your pc, it's just inconvenient. If you have an ALEXA, try TriggerCMD, and program it to turn off the lights using the rgb softwares.

Will try this out

 

[natcha12]

Another option is turning off Windows fast start. The name is moot, with your specs its probably shaving just 3 seconds off of booting, and if it means you just turn it off and forget about the lights, I'm guessing telling an Alexa to turn them off takes about 3 seconds anyway

 

[Omar nagdee]

Another option is turning off Windows fast start. The name is moot, with your specs its probably shaving just 3 seconds off of booting, and if it means you just turn it off and forget about the lights, I'm guessing telling an Alexa to turn them off takes about 3 seconds anyway

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this is my current specs if it helps

 

[Omar nagdee]

my motherboard and controller stand is the only thing that stays on that i cant physically turn off when pc is fully off. light strips are bluetooth and lamp has a button

 

[natcha12]

my motherboard and controller stand is the only thing that stays on that i cant physically turn off when pc is fully off. light strips are bluetooth and lamp has a button

Ahhhhh! They are USB?! When I hear "PC lights" I think of inside the PC. That's why we're stumped

What you are looking for is exactly what I've mentioned, Windows Fast-Startup. This is on by default and means your PC does not fully shutdown when you choose to do so. Turn that crap off, for starters. I myself prefer knowing off is off so I've never had this on.

Then what you need to do is turn ON a BIOS setting. Every motherboard varies so you'll need to hunt around in power management for something called ErP/EuP. This is an additional power save feature that disables most USB power supply from the PC when it's off with your shiny new "actually off" mode you've wrangled out of Windows.

Your absolutely welcome. Another addition to the non-fastboot club

 

[natcha12]

PS: 3 monitors hogging a single extension lead? If you are out of plugs I'd recommend a splitter like this but with longer leads
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eonvic-Female-Splitter-Power-Cable/dp/B01KT8XJYG

I have a single 10ft IEC13 going to my work desk with one of these babies on the end. All in one PC/Monitor/Printer

 

[Omar nagdee]

PS: 3 monitors hogging a single extension lead? If you are out of plugs I'd recommend a splitter like this but with longer leads
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eonvic-Female-Splitter-Power-Cable/dp/B01KT8XJYG

I have a single 10ft IEC13 going to my work desk with one of these babies on the end. All in one PC/Monitor/Printer

Thanks. I think I will stick to 3 separate leads though incase I upgrade my monitors to a bigger size.