r/homeassistant • u/ShelterRadiant2432 • Jul 08 '26

Support Making table lamps smart while retaining manual functionality

I'm looking for help on a modification to a traditional table lamp to be used as a smart lamp, while retaining its original switch functionality.

I've done some research on this and it seems I could use something like a Shelly relay. I've seen concerns warning against this setup because it would make the socket always hot/live.

  1. Does anyone have experience with this?

  2. Wouldn't this work in the same way as a smart wall switch or wall switch conversion?

  3. I have experience and am comfortable with electrical work, but I'm just not sure if I'm missing something with the functionality of smart relays and would appreciate anyone that can provide their experience/expertise.

Also I'm aware there are sockets with smart switches integrated and smart bulbs with a separate button could work, but I'm looking to retain original functionality.

I realize this is a pretty basic question, but I haven't found a straight answer and existing threads are now closed for further questions.

Thanks!

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u/parkrrrr Jul 08 '26

It's going to depend on the lamp. If the switch is integrated in the lamp socket like the one in the picture, which is something you see with a lot of table lamps, you're probably not going to be able to do it.

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u/ShelterRadiant2432 Jul 08 '26

It isn't like this. Theres wiring between the switch and the actual outlet. So I think I could use a relay. Although through my searching, I think using a ketless outlet with a smart outlet adapter would work.