Looking to buy a timer switch? Whether you hate to admit that you put up your Christmas decorations weeks ago (us too!), or perhaps you're doing it this weekend? Either way, buying a timer switch can make your life 10 times easier. Switching your lights on and off at the start of the day will be something you can remove from your to-do list for the whole of December.
What is a timer switch? With similar capabilities to a smart plug, a timer switch plugs into your plug socket, and then you plug your Christmas lights into the timer switch. From here you can spin a dial to set your lights to come on at a certain time, and turn off at another time. The best smart plugs can also be set on a timer, and you can control them with your voice and change their status from off to on while out of the house. A great burglar deterrent and they can be used after Christmas – for lampshades and more.
So, where to buy a timer switch? We've found some top buys (and smart plug buys) and we have popped them below. A few of these we've tried and tested ourselves, so we can confirm they definitely work. Scroll to see...
See our dedicated Christmas page for all things festive from food to gifts and decorations.
Timer switches: the top buys to control your Christmas decorations
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