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My phone doesn't have this feature, so at bed time I just tap a button on a smart switch to give it roughly another 20-60% overnight.
Can you tell me a little more about this please?
I haven't come across a smart switch before as I generally try to minimise the number of smart devices in my home. I presume you have to pair your phone with something. It sounds quite intriguing.
No it's just a typical smart socket and I've put my phone charger in it. (an old 1 amp charger so it is easier on the battery.) The 60% button turns the switch on for about three hours for example. (Phone has 5A battery.)
The charger is on from midday in case I forget to select a charging amount before sleeping.
You could do similar with an old fashioned rotary mechanical timer socket.
Perfect. Thank you.