wireless outlet?

[iron]

i have an outlet (well, half the outlet) that is controlled by a light switch. we have a floor lamp plugged into it. on the opposite side of the room, we have another floor lamp that is currently connected via an extension cord to the switched-outlet.

is there a way to use some kind of wireless outlet adapter, plug it into both the switched-outlet and the non-switched outlet, and effectively connect the two and eliminate the need for the extension cord?

 

[Wooden Head]

i have an outlet (well, half the outlet) that is controlled by a light switch. we have a floor lamp plugged into it. on the opposite side of the room, we have another floor lamp that is currently connected via an extension cord to the switched-outlet.

is there a way to use some kind of wireless outlet adapter, plug it into both the switched-outlet and the non-switched outlet, and effectively connect the two and eliminate the need for the extension cord?

Yes you can. You can purchase a unit that has 1 remote and 2 receivers. The remote can be a hand held or a wall mount. 1 receiver will be plugged into an outlet that has power all the time and the other remote will be plugged into the outlet that is switched (just leave it switched to the on position).

 

[iron]

Yes you can. You can purchase a unit that has 1 remote and 2 receivers. The remote can be a hand held or a wall mount. 1 receiver will be plugged into an outlet that has power all the time and the other remote will be plugged into the outlet that is switched (just leave it switched to the on position).

can i do it without the remote? that's the part i'm trying to avoid. or, if i leave the remote always in the ON position, would flipping the switch accomplish the same thing?

 

[AlbergSteve]

can i do it without the remote? that's the part i'm trying to avoid. or, if i leave the remote always in the ON position, would flipping the switch accomplish the same thing?

You could start here

http://www.simply-automated.com/products/anywhere_wireless_3-way_on-off_switch_kit.php

http://www.simply-automated.com/products/Anywhere_Virtual_Accessory_Remote_Devices.php

Not cheap, $115 per outlet and $55 for a switch.

 

[AlbergSteve]

Or this...

(broken link removed to https://www.aartech.ca/sw-100-skylink-lamp-appliance-control-module.html)

https://www.aartech.ca/tb-318-skylinkhome-wall-mount-wireless-transmitter.html

Much cheaper...

 

[festerw]

We have some of these, they can be used with a smartphone app or through Google Home or Amazon Alexa.

No need for the switch, just say "Alexa turn on the lamps."

Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug, 2-Outlets by TP-Link, Double the Outlets, Control from Anywhere, Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, No Hub Required (HS107) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJ6W63H/?tag=hearthamazon-20

 

[iron]

the day i have a smart assistant in my house is the day you get to shoot me.

 

[semipro]

the day i have a smart assistant in my house is the day you get to shoot me.

Only if Alexa tells us to...