I have now moved the off-switch in a timer so that AP managing can be done independently
this code will keep the led on for 20 seconds after last connection has been detected
#include <WiFi.h>

const char* ssid = "lightSwitcher"; // Name of the Wi-Fi network
const char* password = "turnOnTheLight ...

If I understand correctly, you start softAP only at setup?
If so, I suggest to check after a while: (?)
I'm not an expert, just starting to play around...

Good mornig community, I am a beginner with DIY projects and I hope you can help me with the following...

Problem:
At the moment I have a garage light that is driven by an IR sensor, in some places the sensor does not detect me so the light goes out.
My idea:
I want the light to be switched on by ...