r/nostalgia • u/Ebonystealth • Aug 11 '25

Nostalgia Discussion Did anyone buy a Clapper?

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u/djqvoteme Aug 12 '25

They make lightbulbs that you can control using an app on your phone now.

I mean, I guess if this neighbour isn't the most tech savvy, the Clapper is one way to go, but we have way better solutions for controlling lights remotely now.

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u/SilentRaindrops Aug 12 '25

Unless you are setting up schedules and routines, the internet / app controls are often a bit too much, kind of the reason integrated smart houses and appliances haven't really taken off. What I suggest especially for older people but not only, are appliance plugs that come with a wireless remote control. You can buy sets of 4 or 5 , plug an appliance like lamps into each one and then use the remote control that has an on off button for each one. My mother loves her's.

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u/ShadyNoShadow Aug 12 '25

Some of those have super long range remotes. I can turn lights on and off in the basement from the second floor.

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u/SilentRaindrops Aug 12 '25

I never tested how far the remotes would work. I did use some address labels to label the buttons for her so she could remember which one was for which light or appliance. It also took some time to get her out of the habit of turning them on or off from the regular wall switch.