Hopefully this is the best place to post this.
I have an old tumble dryer that works really well but isn’t wifi connectable. I want to look at converting it, somehow, so I can remotely start/stop via an app on my phone and maybe use some form of automation to take advantage of one of these variable electricity tarrifs.
The dryer starts via a fairly heavy push button on the front and does have a delay function but its only 3, 6 or 9 hours.
I think the best option is to put a wifi switch inline with the push start but if anyone else has done this i’d be grateful for any advice on how to go about it or devices to use.
cheers
Let’s forget about the delay for now. Unplug the appliance, push the button, and plug the appliance again; if it starts running, all you need is a “smart plug”… if it does not start, things will get more complicated.