How to delay start my dishwasher which does not have this functionality natively

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I have a dishwasher which does not have a function to delay start its operation, it is not that old, like 8 years old from . Is there any possibility to do that with Aqara devices like Aqara plugs? has anyone have done this before

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All dishwashers I’ve ever seen have membrane switches or tactile buttons that don’t latch, so using a plug won’t help as it won’t retain the setting.

You’d have to use a device that would physically press the button for you. I’m not aware of Aqara making anything like that. I believe SwitchBot makes one, but I don’t have experience using it.

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Thanks, I will check SwitchBot, the issue is that when the door to the dishwasher are closed no device can have access to the buttons!

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I have a question, if the industrial network goes down while the machine is running, what happens when the industrial network is restored? Depending on your answer, I will give you a hint.

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It really depends on your dishwasher.

Quick test:

Set everything up, start it, and then immediately pull the plug or flip the breaker. The machine will stop, of course. Now plug it back in.

  • If it continues the cycle where it left off — congrats, it will also work with an Aqara smart plug and you can schedule it.
  • If it just sits there blinking at you, then unfortunately… no luck.

Think of it as the “pull-the-plug” compatibility test — quick, easy, and possibly a little dramatic for the dishwasher.

Always remember: “If your car is smarter than your home… you’re driving into the future while living in the past” :red_car::house:

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If the buttons are not accessible when the door is closed, a SwitchBot button pusher will not work.

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Even if it worked by controlling it through a smart plug, I’m not sure if this is a good idea for the longevity of the dishwasher?