{"title":"Top Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-picked selection of our most popular products. These are the things customers come back for, recommend on the forum, and build their setups around. A good place to start if you're not sure where to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smart-plug-pm","title":"Power Monitoring Smart Plug","description":"\u003cp\u003eA favourite for getting started with home automation. Automate anything that can be controlled by turning it off and on. It even monitors power usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lamp that comes on at sunset, a fan that turns off when you leave. Pair with Home Assistant and build a home that works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for lamps (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Tasmota Configuration for Lights\" href=\"https:\/\/tasmota.github.io\/docs\/Commands\/#setoption30\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTasmota Configuration\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur reference sheet covers setup for all variants. \u003ca title=\"Smart Plug reference sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.mylocalbytes.com\/kb\/2023-02-01\/refs-wifi-smart-plug\"\u003e[LocalBytes Blog \/ KB \/ Refs - Smart Plug]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUK: BS1363 - Type G\u003cbr\u003eEU (DE\/FR): CEE 7\/7 - Type E\/F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC 100~240V 50Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUK: 13A\u003cbr\u003eEU (DE\/FR): 16A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMCU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP8285N08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower IC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBL0937\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Local Bytes","offers":[{"title":"UK - Type G \/ Tasmota","offer_id":41600621510847,"sku":"LB-PLUG-PM-UK-1","price":12.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK - Type G \/ ESPHome","offer_id":42424488820927,"sku":"LB-PLUG-PM-UK-ESP","price":12.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"EU (DE\/FR) - Type E\/F \/ Tasmota","offer_id":41600621543615,"sku":"LB-PLUG-PM-EU-1","price":12.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"EU (DE\/FR) - Type E\/F \/ ESPHome","offer_id":43185381998783,"sku":"LB-PLUG-PM-EU-ESP","price":12.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0101\/6767\/files\/LB_Plug_Cover.jpg?v=1745166439"},{"product_id":"smart-bulb-9w-rgbct","title":"Smart Bulb (9W\/RGB+CT)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet the right light for any moment, or let your home do it automatically. The 9W RGB+CT bulb gives you full colour plus warm-to-cool white, all running locally with no cloud account involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you want warm light at sunset, a bright morning routine, or a colour flash when the front door opens, the automations are yours to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes pre-flashed with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tasmota.github.io\/\" title=\"Tasmota\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTasmota\u003c\/a\u003e, so it pairs with Home Assistant straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur reference sheet has everything you need to get started.\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.mylocalbytes.com\/kb\/2023-02-01\/refs-wifi-smart-bulb\" title=\"Smart Bulb reference sheet\"\u003e[LocalBytes Blog \/ KB \/ Refs - Smart Bulb]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900LM (Dimmable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapabilities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRGB, 3000K - 6000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB22 \/ E27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC 100~240V 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMCU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP8285N08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Local Bytes","offers":[{"title":"B22 \/ Tasmota","offer_id":41820440461503,"sku":"LB-B-RGBCT-9W-B22-TAS-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"E27 \/ Tasmota","offer_id":41820440494271,"sku":"LB-B-RGBCT-9W-E27-TAS-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0101\/6767\/files\/LBBulbBothMain.jpg?v=1745157341"},{"product_id":"led-strip-set","title":"LED Strip Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to get a WLED-powered LED strip up and running. Controller, strip, and power supply are included, and everything works out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"LED Strip Controller\" href=\"\/products\/wled-strip-controller\"\u003eOur LED Strip Controller\u003c\/a\u003e, pre-flashed with WLED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"BTF-Lighting WS2812B LED Strip\" href=\"\/products\/btf-lighting-ws2812b-30pm-ip30-w\"\u003eBTF-Lighting WS2812B LED Strip\u003c\/a\u003e, 5m, 30 pixels\/m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Power Supply\" href=\"\/products\/power-supply-5v-3a-uk\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/a\u003e, USB-C, 5V 3A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect it to Home Assistant and the strip becomes part of your automations. Trigger it from a sensor, dim it at a set time, or change colour when something in your home changes. Great for accent lighting on your desk or under your kitchen cupboards!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all runs locally. No cloud account. No subscription. WLED runs entirely on the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to WLED? Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.mylocalbytes.com\/kb\/2026-05-01\/refs-ledstrip\"\u003e[LocalBytes Blog \/ KB \/ LED Strip Controller]\u003c\/a\u003e has guides and getting-started info.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Local Bytes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42810958807231,"sku":"KIT-LEDSTRIP","price":37.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0101\/6767\/files\/lb-strip-kit-hero_c6ee4638-d5f0-46ec-9f89-bb396676b85d.jpg?v=1773333227"},{"product_id":"tasmota-starter-pack","title":"Tasmota Starter Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into self-hosted home automation with the Tasmota Starter Pack. Two plugs, two bulbs, and everything running locally from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lamp at sunset, a warm glow for the evening, a bright white to kick off the morning. Your imagination is the limit when paired with Home Assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smart-plug-pm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePower Monitoring Smart Plugs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smart-bulb-9w-rgbct\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSmart Bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Local Bytes","offers":[{"title":"UK - Type G \/ B22","offer_id":42920033484991,"sku":"PACK-GS-TAS-UK-B22","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK - Type G \/ E27","offer_id":42920033550527,"sku":"PACK-GS-TAS-UK-E27","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"EU (DE\/FR) - Type E\/F \/ B22","offer_id":42920033616063,"sku":"PACK-GS-TAS-EU-B22","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"EU (DE\/FR) - Type E\/F \/ E27","offer_id":42920033648831,"sku":"PACK-GS-TAS-EU-E27","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0101\/6767\/files\/Hero_bd2e332e-eb26-4d48-9b86-d8aa146da2cc.jpg?v=1726762414"},{"product_id":"localdeck-set","title":"LocalDeck Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour new \u003ca href=\"\/products\/localdeck\"\u003eLocalDeck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/localdeck-faceplate\"\u003efaceplate\u003c\/a\u003e, in Grey Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/power-supply-5v-3a-uk\"\u003eUSB-C power supply\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLocalDeck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LocalDeck keypad lets you control your smart home in one convenient place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 24 customisable, RGB-backlit buttons, this keypad makes controlling your home easy and instant for the whole family. (Yes, even your significant other).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd we're just going to say it: it looks pretty cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with super durable Kailh MX Brown Switches, you can be sure your deck will suit the style of any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the only affordable smart home keypad on the market, not only is the LocalDeck unique, It's yours to personalise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpress your inner nerd with the LocalDeck!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e24 double-layer buttons with transparent covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eRGB backlighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eWIFI connected, powered by ESP32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eKailh MX Brown Switches (option to use your own MX style key caps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e70 million presses for incredible durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003ePre-configured and pre-flashed with ESPHome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGo configure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign the look and function of your LocalDeck with our configurator. Simply print off your own labels to insert. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.mylocalbytes.com\/tools\/localdeck-configurator\" title=\"LocalDeck Configurator\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfigure now\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGot questions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the community on the LocalBytes forum. Head over to the LocalDeck mega thread. Join the conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLocalDeck Faceplate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruly make the LocalDeck yours with a Faceplate. Express your dark side with classic and cool Gray Black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Local Bytes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43250072060095,"sku":"SET-LB-DECK","price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0101\/6767\/files\/DSC0990_d7dedfeb-822e-47e6-9efd-b7cfb8992c38.jpg?v=1717194981"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mylocalbytes.com\/collections\/top-picks.oembed","provider":"Local Bytes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}