A:AnswerHi Nikki, you are correct to power this outdoor smart plug it will need to be plugged into an existing power outlet. Feel free to contact us at 1-844-302-2943 if you have additional questions. -Cync Support Team
A:AnswerIt won't dim. The bulb would have to be a separate smart bulb plugged in with dimmable feature. Using it with this plug kinda defeats the purpose.