Reddit reviews Etekcity Remote Control Outlet Wireless Remote Light Switch for Lights, Lamps, Fans, Household Appliances, Up to 100 ft. Range, FCC, ETL Listed (Learning Code, 3Rx-1Tx)

First thing anyone should buy is Deluxe Audio Strap. Can't stress that enough.

Vive-N-Chill is also really useful. It may seem silly, but it actually works really well. When I use any other headset for active gaming I really miss it.

Hyperskin covers for the controllers are awesome, comfortable, add grip and help with the occasional wall scrape. Though personally I ditched the headset one as I feel like it may trap in heat. Does look cool though. But the controller ones are a must have.

One of my absolute favorite VR accessories: 1" MMA floor tiles. Worth every penny. Way better than any thinner solutions and you can really kneel/roll around on the ground comfortably and stand for hours on it. Can be disassembled for transport and does not slide on carpet. They seem to be holding up to heavy duty long term use so well they should last for years through multiple generations of headsets.

My favorite face cushion for personal use is the stock foam one. Comfortable, breathes, and absorbs moisture and wicks it away. Nice to break out the fancy faux-leather ones for guests and stuff, but the original stock ones are the best for serious game sessions, at least in my opinion. Just hand wash it on occasion.

These guitar hangers are cheap and awesome for hanging controllers from when paired with some 10 foot usb micro cables for charging. Maybe not as cool looking as the special charging stand, but a whole bunch of pairs are great for different VR controllers if you have more than just a pair to deal with.

And, if/when you ever tire of the Base Stations' function to remotely power up/down automatically being fussy, slow or intermittent, then remote power outlets will make you happy. They make the base stations spring to life and sync in a few seconds compared to the slow blue tooth routine and power off when you want them off.

The best is to get 3 of those.

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I bought something like this.
https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Electrical-Household-Appliances/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1486522222&sr=8-2&keywords=remote+wall+outlet
The idea being that the raspberry pi can trigger the specific remote button and then activate the outlet. The nice thing about this solution is you don't have to worry about switching 120 or 240 V directly with a relay.

You need a VR Cover and do you wear glasses at roughly 4 feet? If so, you need lenses. Then there are googly eyes, rubber condoms for your controllers or hmd, sanitary masks for sharing your Vive, extension cables if you have the room to use them, and an ac controller to turn everything on and off. There's probably more but that will get you started.

I just enabled the bluetooth thing to have them auto power off. If that wasn't an option I'd get one of these

I picked up these which work great. No more issues with the TV or worrying about them turning off on their own.

SOLUTION: http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Electrical-Household-Appliances/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1463308319&sr=8-3&keywords=remote+power+switch

One press of a button - done. BTW: I don´t have a good feeling that my HMD is always warm - even when turned off. So i will use this for the powerplug of the VIVE also.

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I use these

Alternatively, you could do something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Household-Appliances-Unlimited-Connections/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_421_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DV89V83YHJHXVDBEVMD5

Either use one per machine or just get 1 and plug a power strip into it.

Number of machines has a few factors, basically will all boil down to the amp draw per machine. I would guess 2.5-3amps is probably a safe number to assume, and that's probably a pretty pessimistic number for the most part. If you have a 15A breaker, you could have 5 machines give or take on one circuit.

Realistically, most are probably in the 2A area. But give yourself some room and don't instantly max out a circuit.

may be you are looking for something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Household-Appliances-Unlimited-Connections/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/

https://www.amazon.com/JTD-Auto-programmable-Electrical-Household-Appliances/dp/B013F9JJ72

It is US though and it smart plug.

Before using those TPLink things, which are $35 per outlet, if you have HomeAssistant installed on a Raspberry Pi you can use the cheaper 433mhz remote controlled plugs + a radio for the Pi.

Here's a set of 3 plugs that I bought.
(Here is similar on amazon.ca, which probably will work)

and here's a radio (I've heard that the cheaper ones work less well, and you should find a "superheterodyne" one, which I can't find on amazon.ca -- maybe aliexpress or ebay if you can wait?)

and the rpi-rf home assistant configuration:
https://home-assistant.io/components/switch.rpi_rf/

Your suggested more expensive switch can probably be polled to see if they're on or off, and probably confirms a state change. This solution the communication is one way and hope-it-works. My experience is it is working most of the time - there is the occasional missed command.

How about Etekcity rf controlled ac plugs?

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Electrical-Household-Appliances/dp/B00DQ2KGNK

I use these. The only problem with them is if the power goes out, they do not turn themselves back on. I don’t worry about this as my pumps are on a battery backup that will last ~90 hours before they die.

Hmm, that's weird. I haven't had an issue at all with a noise.

If I was having that issue, I'd probably get one of those cheap remote control outlet things. Then you could just click them on wirelessly when you want to fire up SteamVR. Not ideal though, if HTC had better customer service I'd tell you to try to exchange them for ones that work normally. But god knows that'll be more trouble than help.

I got these.

There is less than no reason for the outlet part to be that big.

I got a set of these and they work well. Might be something to consider.

OP, if you can't find a solution I got myself a pair of these and they work great. Just click them on before I'm about to start VR and you're good to go.

Disabled gamer here. I have my own cab which is designed for someone of my short stature to use. I'd offer blueprints but we made it over a decade ago and I don't think it'd work for wheelchairs, anyway.

I can add a suggestion for the PC inside it, though. If you get a PC that boots up on power events, you can have a wireless remote control power socket handle booting up the cab and getting it ready to go. No futzing around with switches behind the cabinet or anything like that. I've got one of these and it works great, I click a button on the small remote control and a minute later I'm in my front-end and gaming.

I'd also suggest checking out my spreadsheet of PC games with cabinet support and accompanying video as they may be relevant. Steam has a lot of games which can work well with limited and rebindable controls, for both cabinets and disabilities alike... but a few landmines where games that look like they should work are a complete pain to configure.

Lastly, consider checking out AbleGamers, a nonprofit dedicated to doing exactly what you're doing -- adapting controls and game systems for disabled access.

Happy gaming!

Some have noted that these (https://amzn.com/B00DQ2KGNK) have worked like a champ for situations like yours.

I always keep mine powered off when not using them. I bought and use this per a recommended accessory thread for the Vive:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_21?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A99MZGWBBIGK9

We have these sick remote control outlet adapters for each plugin lamp in our home. Just keep the remote in a central place and you’re golden!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVjFRS1RJSUs4S0tXJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjUwMzI2UkhaQ0tCRkZSNFg2JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNzUwOTYzQkIwMldBVVhDOUtUJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0

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I would just get something like this.

Or a new router.

Sure. Just plug some floor lamps into remote control outlets. You can sticky the remotes by the door. Not the most elegant solution in the world but they work fine. Pretty cheap on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_.Lj3DbR46CBYM

http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity%C2%AE-Wireless-Control-Battery-included/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1414525917&sr=8-4&keywords=3+outlet+remote

Remote controlled power socket

I use these.

One for each base station and one for the link/headset.

https://smile.amazon.com/Etekcity-Control-Wireless-Household-Appliances/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/

This doesn't connect to your network at all, it just uses a traditional RF remote to control the wall dongle. It's theoretically 'hackable' by someone within range, but what's the worst they're going to do, turn your light on and off until you unplug it?

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Electrical-Household-Appliances/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Electrical-Household-Appliances/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494034604&sr=8-1&keywords=wireless+power+plug

Use remote power switch to turn on / off headset and base stations. Been using the same base station since OG Vive. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Control-Wireless-Household-Appliances/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=pd_ybh_a_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1VJ1VE39CSYMF6AVGFQF

You won't have bluetooth issues. You can also power off headset for a break to cut down the idle temps.

Get a outlet remote to make things easy. I have my lighthouses and headset hooked to these.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQ2KGNK?th=1

I realized mine was staying warm when I first got it, also the bluetooth didn't turn off my lighthouses sometimes in one of the early software versions. So I got a remote hooked to all three and can turn them off and on super easy now.

Yeah.. I figured out it doesn't seem to exist.. I'm surprised because there are MANY "dumb" plugs with a remote controller (see : https://www.amazon.ca/Etekcity-Wireless-Electrical-Control-3Rx-1Tx/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467918751&sr=8-1&keywords=wireless+electrical+outlet ). But those don't have WIFI or android app support..

Too bad.. I wanted to have the comfort of clicking on and off easily from the remote without the hassle of going in my phone BUT still have the option to trigger on something while away from home.

they're still kind of noisy on standby anyway, so I've gone for an external solution instead. These remote controlled outlets are a god send.

Wireless outlet switch remote.

I bought these wireless, remote controlled switches so I can switch the base stations off and on with the remote (and because the buttons are re-assignable I only need a single on-off-pair). Works perfectly fine for me and a lot faster and reliable than the bluetooth standby mode.

Wireless Christmas tree controls

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1

Yeah, I've personally never counted on the auto-standby stuff working as people were always complaining on /r/vive so I unplug the lighthouses and headset power.

I did get this https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Electrical-Household-Appliances/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1468439174&sr=8-6&keywords=wireless+outlet+switch

But one of the receivers died in a week so returned it and never bought more.

I may give it another shot as either last week's or the week before's SteamVR beta seemed to fix the standby stuff for some. Who knows it may work right for you now that you've ditched the HTC software.

You can get ROLLS of remote controllable LED lights online. My husband and I use them for lighting our computer cases for instance. Just do a little research in the reviews to make sure people have a good experience with their safety and longevity for the price. https://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers-Changing-Flexible-Controller-44-button/dp/B0040FJ27S

If you are looking for an easy solution around 100 to 200 give philips HUE a try? You can control with your phone and they have a couple of products that provide ambient lighting. https://www.amazon.com/Philips-259945-Bloom-Frustration-Free/dp/B00I12YFP0/ref=pd_sim_60_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=41j4KdlKf9L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=YGM42E2837A7BAV7AW3M and this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0W3CI0/ref=s9_dcacsd_bhz_bw_c_x_6 and they have lots of other hue products too.

You could build up a crown moulding with a small shelf before the ceiling then line it with rope lighting to create a lit ceiling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaSHR6mfbRE

You could buy a couple of lamps from ikea, craigslist, marshalls, tj max, home goods, then put lower wattage lights (40w or 25w) in them on the 2700 (warmer) side of the spectrum. Dimmable lamps would be a plus just make sure the bulbs are dimmable too. They could be standard lamps, wall mounted plug in lamps, pendants you plug in then hang from the ceiling or even something more zen like a salt lamp: https://www.amazon.com/YYout-Himalayan-Crystal-Dimmable-Electric/dp/B01DP47SDY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469690772&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=dimmable+salt+lamp&psc=1


You can put any pluggable light on a remote with a light switch remote. They can be pretty handy... Or the clapper lol. https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Electrical-Household-Appliances/dp/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=sr_1_7?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1469690399&sr=1-7&keywords=plug+remote