$19 device adds motion activation to anything that plugs into the wall

By Maren Estrada

Updated Feb 3rd, 2018 7:28AM EST

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Want to turn on a lamp anytime you walk into a room? Don’t want to spend a lot of money or deal with fickle smart home hubs to make it happen. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best one, and the Westek MLC12BC-4 Indoor Plug-In Motion Activated Light Control is definitely the simplest solution. Plug your lamp into the device, plug the device into the wall, and mount the motion detector anywhere you want. Presto, you’re done!

Here’s some additional information from the product page:

Features a white finish
Turns light/radio/appliance on when motion is detected
100 degree detection zone up to 25 feet away
Motion sensor with a 6ft cord allows for placement on tabletop or shelf
Max Load Resistive: 1200 Watts; Max Load Tungsten: 240 Watts

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Maren Estrada has been the Editor of BGR Deals since it launched in 2013. She has more than 20 years of experience testing more than 1,500 products, and reviewing a wide range of consumer electronics including mobile devices, smart home products, computers, and home appliances.

Previously, she was a leading consultant specializing in copywriting, product development, and new product launches.