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title: The Simple Solution to Shorter Days is a Set Timer
description: It’s the perfect time of year to add a little automation to your life. Here are a few creative ways you can do it with a set timer.
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# [The Simple Solution to Shorter Days is a Set Timer](https://info.jascoproducts.com/the-solution-to-shorter-days-is-a-set-timer)

 Written by [Brad Halverson](https://info.jascoproducts.com/author/brad-halverson) | September 20, 2019 at 4:52 PM

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Life can be hectic, and any amount of simplification reduces stress. [Timers](https://byjasco.com/products/category/electrical/timers)make everyday electrical devices easier and more convenient. Summer is winding down, days are getting shorter, back-to-school routines are in full swing and the holidays are right around the corner. It’s the perfect time of year to add a little automation to your life and here are a few creative ways you can do it with a set timer.

**Take control **

Your options for creating an automatic schedule go far beyond turning on and off a lamp once a day. Timers can operate a wide range of electrical devices. Here are six activities you might not have considered automating.

1. Connect holiday décor – lights, inflatables, Christmas trees and more – to provide a hassle-free way to show your festive side.

2. If you need a fan to fall asleep but don’t want it to run all night, set a timer to power ceiling and pedestal fans for a few minutes or a couple of hours.

3.[Add security to your home](https://info.jascoproducts.com/5-reasons-to-use-security-lighting-around-your-home) by triggering landscape and driveway lighting from sunset to sunrise.

4. Create a schedule for water-feature pumps to keep things fresh but cut energy costs while eliminating a daily task from your routine.

5. For those early mornings, have a pot of coffee waiting as soon as you step out of bed.

6. Come home to a beautiful smell by activating your wax pot air freshener before you return from work.

 

**Timers have changed**

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 Lighting controls have made tremendous advancements; however, installation and programming remain convenient with a nearly endless combination of styles and functions. Depending on your needs, there’s likely a [timer to make your life easier](https://info.jascoproducts.com/6-things-you-can-do-with-a-timer).

For example, the new [Honeywell](https://byjasco.com/brands/honeywell) timer line includes:

**• [In-wall](https://byjasco.com/products/honeywell-wall-push-button-countdown-timer)**

**• [Plug-in](https://byjasco.com/products/honeywell-indoor-plug-digital-24-hour-timer)**

 **• [Digital](https://byjasco.com/products/honeywell-24-hour-digital-wall-timer)**

 **•[Mechanical](https://byjasco.com/products/honeywell-24-hour-mechanical-wall-timer)**

**• [Indoor](https://byjasco.com/products/honeywell-indoor-plug-digital-24-hour-timer)**

 **• [Outdoor](https://byjasco.com/products/honeywell-daysmart-7-day-outdoor-timer)**

**• [24-hour](https://byjasco.com/products/honeywell-24-hour-outdoor-timer)**

**• [7-day](https://byjasco.com/products/honeywell-daysmart-7-day-wall-digital-timer)**

 

### But what does it mean?

Basically, each of these options can be mixed and matched to create a wide variety of devices. **In-wall timers** replace hardwired switches to control permanently installed equipment whereas a plug-in model is inserted in an outlet. **“Digital” and “mechanical”** refer to how the scheduled events are triggered – using a digital clock mechanism or a mechanical switch. **Outdoor timers** feature weather-resistant construction for extended use outside the home while indoor versions aren’t designed to withstand the elements. Most timers have either a 24-hour or 7-day cycle, which plays a big role in determining how many programs your timer supports.

A **24-hour timer** repeats its settings every day. To create different schedules on specific days of the week, a 7-day timer features a date function. For example, if you want to turn on a lamp from 6-7 a.m. Monday-Friday but don’t need the light during the weekend, **a 7-day timer** offers that opportunity.

With the design and capability variety available in timers, there’s a good chance you can add find a way to add simplicity to your day. All it takes is weighing a few key features to [find a timer](https://byjasco.com/products/category/electrical/timers?_ga=2.145749104.573835557.1568317716-1793398627.1532003454) that matches your needs.

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