Motion–Activated Electrical Outlet

This would appear to be the solution to a problem that's vexed me for years — not enough to make a concerted effort to solve but, rather, with my saying to myself "gee, that's annoying" about once a week.

I've got this lamp with a rotary switch on the cord about three feet from the light.

As it happens, that places the switch behind a table and down along a wall that's difficult to get to.

I've been half–heartedly looking for a foot–controlled switch for it but then I happened on this device.

From the website:

Sensor Plug

Instantly Makes Any Outlet "Motion-Activated"

You don’t have to be Bill Gates to have a room automatically light up each time you enter.

Simply plug the Sensor Plug into any 115 volt outlet — no wiring involved.

The motion sensor detects motion up to 25 feet away and automatically turns on whatever electrical device is plugged into the Sensor Plug.

As you enter a room have a lamp light, a coffee maker begin brewing or a radio begin playing, whatever you wish.

Especially convenient when entering a room with your hands full.

The Sensor Plug’s variable timer supplies power to electrical devices from 2 to 5 minutes, once activated, before automatically turning power off.

A built-in timer resets to zero every time motion is detected.

A two-position slide can prevent power from turning on during the daytime.

Maximum load rating of 500 watts.

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Could be fun.

The only thing that's unclear to me is how the switch knows not to turn off the light once you're in the room to stay and not moving.

I guess I'll find out when it arrives.

$19.95.