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I have Varilight remote dimmers in my house. You "teach" them to use any spare button on any Infra red remote or
they sell a dedicated one if you prefer. Specifically bought because my wife used to read herself to sleep (before she
got a kindle which lit up) and I'd have to get out of bed to kill the lights.
B&Q sell them.
https://www.diy.com/departments/varilight-v-pro-1-way-single-white-plastic-remote-control-dimmer-switch/1418619_BQ.prd
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Perhaps you're getting blinded by technology?
People used to just fit a pullcord lightswitch above the bed for this application. I have one, it's great, you just reach up and pull it.
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It's possible, but it's wireless and the interface/remote are too complex on that particular thing.
I've already got a Broadlink RM Mini IR controller for use from my 'phone, so IR would be convenient; but I could buy a Broadlink RM Pro which would subsume that functionality and give WiFi. |
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| panrider_uk wrote: | | Riejufixing wrote: |
Voice control, sadly, is too complicated for the user. |
"Alexa turn the room light on/off"
Probably can't use on the nursing home's wifi though anyway? |
Well, a bit of an explanation.
There is a personal BT line & router (no telephone; user can't use one). Nursing home WiFi is also available.
User is immobile except for limited use of one hand/arm, and severely limited use of the other. Dexterity is a major issue. Memory is a very major issue, hence voice commands won't be possible at all.
A simple on/off, labelled, remote control for a light is a possibility. A "touch" on/off switch (labelled), additionally IR or RF controlled would be good. By labelled, I mean sticking a large written label onto it! If the user happens to be in a position where the wall light switch can be used, OK; else, the remote. |
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Hmm, very interesting. Two-button remote looks good. Only remote-operated, but still. Would need a converter to B22 or a replacement E25 bulb holder.
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Hmm, very interesting. Two-button remote looks good. Only remote-operated, but still. Would need a converter to B22 or a replacement E25 bulb holder.
Later. |
However, thinking about it, unfortunately I don't think so. The main room light is by the door (inaccessible to user), and this item would require it to be "always on". The staff won't remember, either, or if the switch is bypassed then they won't be able to switch the light off unless they know about the remote, and they are not all the sharpest tools by any stretch[1].
I'm sort of wondering about gr666's suggestion, but that may be too complicated as well.
It's a real minefield.
[1] I'll try to upload a pic showing what the situation is. |
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Wouldn't a bedside light work?
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| stinkwheel wrote: | https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Way-Touch-Light-Sensor-Switch-For-Lamp-With-Terminal-Block-Wiring-Diagram/292474667965?hash=item4418d943bd:g:2zQAAOSw9N1aotIX |
This is all good stuff, it gives me thoughts to work on and which branch off. The situation is really difficult, and what people in good health think is really easy is not always a solution at all, unfortunately.
The above could be useful for all sorts of things. I note "Please be aware these will only work with effervescent bulbs not LED bulbs"!!!!
The above suggestion led back to re-examining earlier suggestions (a thing at B&Q).
Without the dimmer, a touch light switch might be good; some come with backlights, which is excellent. Should not (!) confuse nursing home staff. The user need only poke the plate with a finger or knuckle rather than operate a switch. Standard wiring, so hopefully no nursing home fitting issues. Remote control, so could also be used by staff or user or even by me from mobile device.
So, a touch wall switch with a very simple reasonable-sized on/off remote is next up for examination.
This "trying to help the user" is all pretty vague stuff, like riding a sidecar outfit in the snow; just heading in the right direction is good enough.... dimming would be excellent, but is probably going to be too complicated. The possibility of just switching the light on and off is a step forward. |
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