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MalagLagoon

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Original poster
Dec 19, 2019
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I bought a Smart Plug. It works. I can turn lights on and off with my iPhone's Home app - but only when my iPhone is connected to my WiFi in my house. When I leave my house I'm not able to connect to my Smart Plugs because I'm using cellar data.

So, the first question is: Can I use Apple's iPhone Home app to control lights when I am miles away from my house?

The second question is: Do I need to purchase hardware to access Smart Plugs while I'm away from home?
 
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