php programmable smart plugs

TexRex

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Is there a brand of smart plug (wifi enabled wall outlet) that can be accessed, activated and managed through php code? Our firm manages a number of smart plugs through the use of their apps.(e.g. ReoLink) This requires human intervention. My goal is to create an access routine inside of php code that is sent to the smart plug when certain conditions are met. The code delivers different commands to the smart plug based on environmental data analytics processed in the cloud. I'm confident that I could design such a smart plug but I hate reinventing the wheel if it is already widely available.
 
Is there a brand of smart plug (wifi enabled wall outlet) that can be accessed, activated and managed through php code? Our firm manages a number of smart plugs through the use of their apps.(e.g. ReoLink) This requires human intervention. My goal is to create an access routine inside of php code that is sent to the smart plug when certain conditions are met. The code delivers different commands to the smart plug based on environmental data analytics processed in the cloud. I'm confident that I could design such a smart plug but I hate reinventing the wheel if it is already widely available.
There are a few out there that will do what your asking. Find one that suites you (Just do a google and pick your preferred one. TP Link Kasa is a known one.

Setting Up Integration in PHP​

  1. Find the Device's IP Address:
    • Use network tools to discover the smart plug's IP address (if it supports local control).
  2. API Key or Credentials:
    • For cloud-based APIs, you’ll need an API key or account credentials.
  3. Send HTTP Requests:
    • Use cURL or PHP HTTP libraries (e.g., Guzzle) to send commands like turning the plug on/off or querying its status.
  4. Test and Automate:
    • Test API calls manually before integrating them into larger PHP applications.
 
There are a few out there that will do what your asking. Find one that suites you (Just do a google and pick your preferred one. TP Link Kasa is a known one.

Setting Up Integration in PHP​

  1. Find the Device's IP Address:
    • Use network tools to discover the smart plug's IP address (if it supports local control).
  2. API Key or Credentials:
    • For cloud-based APIs, you’ll need an API key or account credentials.
  3. Send HTTP Requests:
    • Use cURL or PHP HTTP libraries (e.g., Guzzle) to send commands like turning the plug on/off or querying its status.
  4. Test and Automate:
    • Test API calls manually before integrating them into larger PHP applications.
Thanks. I've googled smart plugs and Kasa comes up aling with many others. I don't see any reference to API type communication. I see apps, alexa and google assistant. We're very comfortable with API communication and run millions of cron jobs monthly through API. But, thanks again for commenting. Rex
 
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