I’ve got a non-smart washer, but after a recent power outage I noticed that it resumes the wash cycle at it’s current point when power is cut then restored.

Enter an IKEA smart button and smart plug.

I load the washer, get it started then press the button to kill power and enable an automation (currently on have 4 am and 3 pm).

At 4am or 3pm, the automation turns the power back on and disables itself.

Next step is monitoring the smart plug power monitoring to send a notification when the washer finishes.

    • @[email protected]English
      4•1 month ago

      I hit delay so it’s finished when I want it but the clothes are not sitting around damp.

      That’s different than “soak” or pre-rinse

      I can start the laundry late without waiting up for it