# Wyze Lamp socket in enclosed fixture?

**URL:** <https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-lamp-socket-in-enclosed-fixture/268661>\
**Category:** Power & Lighting\
**Tags:** lamp-socket-v1\
**Created:** [June 4, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-lamp-socket-in-enclosed-fixture/268661 "2023-06-04T18:47:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![tc10](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/tc10/32/73707_2.png) [@tc10](https://forums.wyze.com/u/tc10)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-lamp-socket-in-enclosed-fixture/268661/1 "2023-06-04T18:47:07Z")

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can the wyze lamp socket be used in an enclosed fixture? I do not want to use it for cam, I want to use it to control the cieing enclosed light bulb in fixture.

also there is **no tag for the wyze lamp socket** so I used plug & switch…

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**Author:** ![tc10](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/tc10/32/73707_2.png) [@tc10](https://forums.wyze.com/u/tc10)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-lamp-socket-in-enclosed-fixture/268661/2 "2023-06-04T19:27:58Z")

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arggghh … just wasted a $100 on 2 wyze lamp sockets. 💡😵‍💫

So a Wyze lamp socket cannot be used without a cam. 🙃🤨🧐

I thought the plug was optional for a cam but is is ,andatory for a cam. I repeat … argggghhh.

sigh. oh well.

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**Author:** ![tc10](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/tc10/32/73707_2.png) [@tc10](https://forums.wyze.com/u/tc10)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-lamp-socket-in-enclosed-fixture/268661/3 "2023-06-04T19:55:35Z")

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found this. works with Alexa. May be able to use with Wyze Motion sensor with it to turn lights on in enclosed fixtures that cannot use wyze bulbs. checking re heat issues…

> **[QIACHIP Wi-Fi Smart 2.4G Remote Control Light Socket E26 E27 Bulb Socket...](https://www.amazon.ca/QIACHIP-Control-Adapter-eWeLink-Compatible/dp/B0B38XB7JQ)**
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> QIACHIP Wi-Fi Smart 2.4G Remote Control Light Socket E26 E27 Bulb Socket Adapter, eWeLink APP Remote Timing, Compatible with Alexa and Google(Wi-Fi + 2.4G) : Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement

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**Author:** ![carverofchoice](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/carverofchoice/32/107068_2.png) [@carverofchoice](https://forums.wyze.com/u/carverofchoice)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2023, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-lamp-socket-in-enclosed-fixture/268661/4 "2023-06-04T20:44:24Z")

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> [@tc10](#):
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> can the wyze lamp socket be used in an enclosed fixture?

Sort of. You have to have at least one lamp socket connected to a camera, then other lamp sockets can be linked to that primary socket in an enclosed fixture. But as you realized, at least one of them needs a camera because that is how these get their internet capabilities.

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**Post date:** [June 10, 2023, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-lamp-socket-in-enclosed-fixture/268661/5 "2023-06-10T03:05:35Z")

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I should have read further. Oh well into the box of ‘stuff’ in case this becomes necessary in the future as I had recycled the boxes so cannot send them back. new rule… don’t throw away the box until … was an old rule, but was cleaning up the workshop.