Next, cut a hole to accommodate the switch box you’re planning to add, and then cut a one- to two-inch tall slot a few inches wide below the outlet to allow access to fish the wire through.

The outlet is always hot, and the switch controls only the light. If you don't have an outdoor box to tap into, consider installing an outdoor outlet in your house.

They’re small devices that fit into any outlet, and they’re the easiest way to convert a table lamp, floor lamp, or night-light into a smart light.