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by 05 3721 days ago
This could be as simple as directly connecting ESP8266 GPIO to a solid state relay and programming ESP8266 to change the state of the pin in response to a HTTP post, e.g. [1]

Note that you should probably familiarize yourself with basic electrical safety rules when working with mains voltage, as well as fire safety. An intro to digital electronics would probably be a logical next step. Lastly, SSRs have an undesired feature of failing in connected state, so don't connect any loads that could overheat when plugged continuously.

[1] https://www.openhomeautomation.net/control-a-lamp-remotely-u...

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Super helpful, thanks!