Hey everyone, I wanted to share a quick and effective solution I came up with to manage my work-life balance, especially with my kids now working from home with me. It’s all about minimizing interruptions during important calls or meetings!
I’ve been using a Wyze Plug paired with Google Calendar to automatically notify my family when I’m in a meeting. Here’s how I set it up:
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Hardware Setup: I installed a Wyze Plug and connected it to a Govee LED light strip in the center of my house. This location ensures it’s easily visible to everyone.
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IFTTT Integration: I created two applets in IFTTT. One turns the light on when a meeting starts and another turns it off when the meeting ends. These applets pull directly from my Google Calendar events, so it’s completely hands-off!
The result? My kids (and sometimes my spouse) respect the light as a clear indicator that I’m in a meeting and shouldn’t be disturbed. It’s been a lifesaver for maintaining focus and productivity!
I’d love to hear how others are using smart plugs or similar devices to enhance their work-from-home setups. Any tips or tricks you’ve discovered would be greatly appreciated! 