Video Activated Relay

Schematic

Parts

Part Total Qty. Description Substitutions R1, R2 2 10K 1/4 W Resistor R3 1 1K 1/4 W Resistor R4 1 33K 1/4 W Resistor C1 1 1uF Electrolytic Capacitor Q1, Q2, Q3 3 2N2222 NPN Transistor 2N3904 NPN Transistor D1, D2, D3 4 1N4148 Diode K1 1 9V Relay J1 1 RCA Jack MISC 1 Case, wire, board

Notes

1. Since you may be using this circuit to switch mains voltage, it should be enclosed in a case.
2. The circuit will also work with most line level audio, although you may have to adjust the value of R1.