Benefits of a smart power strip
A smart power strip with Wi-Fi is similar to a smart plug, but in this case we will be able to plug in more than one device. Basically it is like a traditional power strip, but we are going to be able to control it via Wi-Fi and take advantage of certain clear advantages that you will see that can be useful in your day to day.
Manage each connector separately
A clear advantage of using a Wi-Fi power strip is that you can manage each of the separate sockets. At least in most models it is like that. That is, a traditional power strip is on or off and that will act on each of the plugs. The ones that are smart allow you to manage each one separately. You can have a router plugged in, but for example turn off the computer.
Therefore, you will have a better management to manage the plugs of the power strip and each of the devices that you connect to it. This provides an interesting plus.
Control on and off remotely
Of course, another clear advantage is that you will be able to control when it turns on or off a device without having to be at home. It acts in a similar way to a plug with Wi-Fi and simply from the mobile, through the application, you will be able to indicate that the power strip or each of the plugs is turned on or off.
This is very useful to be able to turn on an air conditioner without being at home, for example. Also to be able to turn off something that you have forgotten to turn on or simply program when an appliance is turned on or off.
Center everything on one plug
With a Wi-Fi power strip you will be able to focus all in one plug. What does this mean? You don’t need to connect the television to one socket, the video player to another, the game console to a different one… All this will be centered on the same strip, so the control will be present there.
If you want to turn everything off at once, you simply need to unplug the power strip. But also, being intelligent you do not have to go physically but you will be able to control it from your mobile, remotely.
Save energy
It is also necessary to mention the energy saving. Like a smart plug, with a power strip you will be able to save electricity if you use it correctly. You will be able to turn devices on and off remotely, control consumption, program so that the heating is not on for more than a certain number of hours, etc.
Saving on electricity bills has become very important and home automation also plays an interesting role there. Having smart power strips with Wi-Fi can be of great help to be able to control everything better and spend less electricity by optimizing available resources.
