When we go for Christmas we do unplug when we are not actually in the room during the day. No need to waste energy or life of the lights. When we are out at night we leave them on as we usually are not out that long.
Both items I have that need to plug in have a battery pack attached to them for that purpose but I've tried battery powered devices in the windows before and they're dead after about 6 hours. Both of these devices also have a USB cord as well. As long as housekeeping doesn't see them and decide to unplug them I'll be okay. I've got a power strip that has two USB plugs on it that I can plug in to the outlet above the refrigerator next to the coffee pot and since it is right next to the window it will work perfectly.How about battery operated ones?
I have quite a few digital timers (don't ask why lol) but the light string has a control box with a button that must be pushed to turn them on (8 presses to get to "solid on") so a timer would not work. Unless I fiddle with the control box to jumper the wiring to make the strings always come on when plugged in.We have decorated several times for Christmas, Halloween and sometimes just because. There have been times we’ve brought an additional small suitcase with tabletop Christmas tree, multiple light strings as well as extension cords and timers.
I would recommend the timers as a nice way to enjoy the lights (for you and others for festivity after dark). They’ll always be on welcoming you back to the room!
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