Timey Toes

It's an old-fashioned chunky design without any micro components that looks complex to use at first. But it's built to last. The time is easy to set, but it's the 15 minute segments that are really difficult. If you need to be precise, you could use a pen to push them in. But if it's more random it's going to be more convincing as it's less likely to look pre-programmed. It's not ideal if you're restricted for space, especially with an extension lead, as you’ll likely block one of the adjacent sockets. We use it to control the lighting in the garden, though the surrounding shrubberies often shrouds it a bit. It gives the garden a magical glow and it also dissuades intruders from approaching the house. We often have to adjust it as the nights get longer. A modern one would probably use a smartphone and voice commands, but then it probably wouldn't last as long.