Power strips that turn on or off when you turn your computer on or off aren’t new. These things have been around for several years now and they’re good for saving power for people that like to be green. A new power strip has launched called the PowerUSB Basic and it takes the general concept of the USB controlled power strip and cranks it up a notch or two.
The PowerUSB has three outlets to turn off your accessories when your computer power goes off. A fourth outlet is on all the time for the computer. The value-add for this particular power strip comes in that you can set the outlets to stay off all the time unless specific things happen. What that means is you can tell the strip to leave the outlet where your printer is connected off until a print job is needed. In addition, you can use the software to switch connected lights and fans on and off if you’d like.
With these programmable conditions available, this strip will save a lot more power than your average simple on-off device. I also think it would be cool if you could leave your speakers off until audio was playing – but I’m not sure if you can do that with the included software.
The Power usb needs a single USB connection to your computer and a wall outlet to operate. There’s also an advanced digital version, which lets you use external electrical triggers to turn outlets on or off. Prices start at $39.99.
Product Description:
Nowadays, in the rapid development of science and technology, home automation is becoming people's daily needs, independent research and development and production of intelligent power strip of Huafan, using Wi-Fi wireless protocol, with phone’s APP, easy networking, convenient control, hand in hand with you into the era of intelligent home!
In addition to basic functions, it is equipped with smart wireless remote control function and massive cloud database. One phone can control all infrared appliances.
It is an assistant of security, with covert body infrared design. Easily monitoring thief intrusion, give you notice timely. It also can be a little night light, lighting the road in front of you, no matter where you are.
Widely Used In:
Appliance remote switch
Appliance energy-saving
Appliance switch on/off follow time tasks
Smart phone, ipad and other electrical device charging
Security assistant
Little night light
Adjust air conditioning temperature, television channel change...
Technical parameter:
Huafan Ideal | |
Input voltage | AC90~265V 50/60Hz |
Maximum electric current | 10A |
Maximum power: | 2200W |
APP compatible system | IOS Android |
Frequency of communication | 2.4GHz |
Wi-Fi standard | 802.11b/g/n |
Socket interface | 8 way |
Material | Flame retardant ABS+PC engineering materials |
Contact | High-gloss nickel plated |
Standby power consumption | Less than 1W |
Manual switch | yes |
Packaging weight | 0.7KG |
Packing box size Product size | 150*150*190mm 145*149*182mm |