Wifi enabled power switches - recommendations

We are using Philips Hue lights in our house and I extended the system so that it reaches into the shed where my setup is located - this works via a mesh network that is created by the individual lights in the Hue system (see it as: "one light can send signals to other lights, so adding a light extends the range"). The Hue system also offers power switches that can be remotely turned ON and OFF (and I believe they have a maximum rating of 230V/2000 watt), I use one of those to turn ON/OFF my mount.

It's convenient if you already have a Hue system in place, it's pricy if you need to set this up from scratch since you'll also need a Hue bridge and you'll want to connect it to a Wi-Fi network etc. One remark: they are for indoor use, not sure if they have these available for outdoor use.

Next to this, I work for a QA/Testing company and for some of the services that we offer, we install a server rack that also includes a remotely switchable power supply with multiple outlets (you can just access the equipment via a web page). They are of the Anel brand. I haven't used them much, but when I needed them to switch power they always did.

We're using the KASA smart plugs on two of our 5 systems. They seem to work fine so far but it's only been maybe 6 months. I prefer to use wired connections in the observatory. We have digital loggers and the advantage of those is that I have a simple script that shuts off the power at the end of the evenning's run. With the KASA smart plug I have to use my phone to shut the system down. It may be just me but I don't want to run my systems any more than necessary. 

Rgrds-Ross

I completely forgot about the wifi in my loggers! They've just been sitting there for 5 years with wired connections. I'm not aware of any ascom driver for them, can you post a link? I run a  simple batch file.

Rgrds-Ross

I also use a Kasa wifi plug. It is outdoor rated and very inexpensive ($17).

Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug, Smart... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099KLNM24?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I set up before each session, but I use the Kasa to shut down power to the rig (mainly camera and dew heaters) from inside until I go out the next morning to either break the setup down or cover it for that night.

Jim

Thanks for everyone's input. This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm not remote but I do have a rooftop rolloff in the back yard and want something to power on and off my rig to get things cooled down and or shut off  before and after work. Many times I get home after its dark and wish my rig was ready and set to go. I could even log in remotely from work to get things going before I left for the day.

Thanks again guys!

Meross is a company that makes good wifi switches.  I have about a dozen of them for Christmas lights and other things in the home.  They also make a two port model suitable for outside use.

I’m using both the Digital Logger mentioned above and a smaller ( and cheaper at $100) Proxicast two socket) digital switch that operates through an app or through the manufacturer’s website.  Both work very well.

CS, Bob