I currently have no home automation in my home, but I do have a number of apple devices.
I am going to be gone for a few months, and would like the ability to turn on a 2 amp 120v device once per week for about 30 minutes. It would be fine if it turned on/off at the same time every week. It is not required that I have the ability to turn it on/off remotely … but I do have internet available.
What hardware would accomplish this small project easily?
If it is an older house, it may not be too difficult to run Ethernet cable either below the floor or above the ceiling to a more central location. Then you could either 1) add a more capable wifi router (and turn off the Xfinity wifi), or 2) add another access point at the new location to provide a better wifi coverage.
Very old homes, sometimes have lots of plaster in the walls and that is problematic for wifi penetration.