Remote-Outlet

Monthly Archive: November 2013

Great Energy Saving Surge Protector

This unit also has a remote control that I love. I have the items that I do not use all the time when I watch TV connected to the plugs that are controlled by the remote, so they are not powered up until I need them. The TV and U-verse box are plugged into the two receptacles that have power to them all the time, but all eight are protected.

In addition I have a networked file server in the same location that I didn’t want to shut down, so the power center was perfect for my needs!

Slim flat design makes it fit easily under things like cabinet or shelves. Widely spaced sockets accommodate brick style power supplies for devices like modems & routers. Clearly marked and laid out design allows easy set up and use.

I have a desktop setup in a room different from where my networking devices are housed, so I wanted to be able to shut down my internet/router if there was ever a need to (i.e. connection or system outage) without having to go to another room and then unplug each device and then reconnect them. I attached the remote switch to the desk in an out of the way location so it wouldn’t be mistakenly switched. It’s about 30 feet from the power strip and I’ve had it over 2 years, and it works perfectly. Granted I don’t switch things off an on with it constantly, just whenever it’s needed. So that maybe why I haven’t had any problems with the remote switch like others have had. I can highly recommend this for any kind of remote power switching for all kind of uses and would purchase another with out hesitation as the experience I’ve had so far has been great!

Which can be a pain if it is buried behind your desk and not easy to reach. But it works as expected and I figure it will pay for itself pretty quickly now that I am eliminating vampire power from a lot of computers and electronics.

The power strip was delivered on time in Amazon’s hassle-free packaging. The battery in the remote unit was dead so I had to replace it. The battery is commonly found in Staples, Office Depot, Radio Shack, etc. for $2-3.

The power strip itself seems to be well made. The build quality of the remote however could be better. The mechanism inside the remote provides for a cheap “click” feel. The remote does have an LED that is illuminated when it’s sending a signal to the power strip which is a nice.

Overall the remote and power strip works as advertised. I bought this item because I have a room which does not have a switch-controlled outlet. This power strip allows me to turn on and off a floor lamp when I enter/exit the room.

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Really Cool Innovation, Saving $$$$$$

I was easily able to bring my electric bill down $50 with Belkin power strips. Personally I use this at an entertainment center so that with a flick of a switch TV/DVD/Game systems everything is off when I’m done using them though the cable box can stay on for recording. Although its bigger than I had imagined that’s only because there’s more plugs than an average power strip as well as more space between them so you can have AC Adapters plugged in as well.

I got this so I can control some of the light far far away at the other end of the room. So I dont have to get out of my bed and walk all the way to the end to trun off my lights in a freezing winter night.

Either way great product, high quality, would buy again. I use it on my fish tank to turn the pumps on and off for water changes but keep other devices on all the time.

Once I got all the plugs arranged where they were supposed to be, this turned everything off with just one click! Just great. Only thing, the remote needs to have clear ‘view’ of the main unit to have it read the ‘off/on’ signal. Not taking away any stars for this as it’s not an inconvenience at all. Just have to aim ‘high’ & directly at the receptacle. Highly recommend this product.

I purchased an AICO Michael Amini older style entertainment center for $250..I know, right???!!! It only came with the two tall tower sides, lighted bridge top, and shelf. It was purchased originally without the tv stand so I had to purchase that myself to accomodate our tv.

The older style AICO entertainment center side towers were made with wood shelves and no built in lighting so they are really dark. In addition, the doors have a tinted glass making them even darker so the pic frames etc you put inside don’t even show up.

So I went and purchased these buffet torchiere lamps, one for each side, and put one on the top shelf but I had an issue with being able to turn them on at the same time without having to reach for the thumb switches that are now hanging behind the entertainment center. I wanted to tie them in with the lighted bridge that had also had an inconventient switch that I had to struggle each time to reach (it is located on the bridge but it is 6 ft high).

I searched for switch that I could touch where all three could be connected together..and I found this here on Amazon for around $30 shipped. I was worried because it really seemed to great to be true but lo and behold it was PERFECT. All I have to do is turn on the lights by touching the switch (shown in picture) and it turns them on and off magically without a wire! YAY! All three are plugged into it and it works perfectly. Everyone who sees me turn on the lights in the ent. ctr. ask what it is and where I got it! I HIGHLY recommend!!!

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Should Have Had One Earlier

I’ve plugged my laptop, monitor, printer, and other things into the remote control side and the wireless router, modem, and other more “permanent” things in the non-remote side. This product works great although I have two very minor gripes:

First, the cable holder is a nice touch to have at the base of the unit. However, it is not wide or deep enough to hold all the cables you may require. It’ll work for a couple but certainly not all that the unit can hold.

Second, when the breaker flips on the unit itself, the remote control no longer functions for some reason. In my case, if the breaker were to flip, I have to crawl under my desk to reset it. If the remote control had it’s own reset feature then that’d be perfect.

The cover for it is difficult to remove if you need to replace the battery. You may end up accidentally flipping the switch off in the process.

Having the conserve switch is great. I can leave my laptop docked and or charging, but turn off my monitors, speakers and keyboard with the press of a button. This allows me to put my laptop into sleep mode without worrying about the battery slowly draining away, but also not supporting peripheral power to components I’m not using.

Now when I leave the office I hit the switch I stuck to the door jam, whenever I know I’m done for the night, weekend etc. When I come in I hit the switch and all the stuff is back up and running in no time. One less penny to give away to those Utility companies: I’ll take it! It’ll take a while to get it’s cost back probably, but I only got it for the satisfaction of not giving it (my moola) away for zip.

This power stip and remote control switch really make things a lot easier. The switch is modern looking and comes with adhesive on the back so that you can place it on the wall, inside a cabinet, etc. We’ve used this product in three rooms so far and it has worked flawlessly for us. One of the best things is the number of receptacles on the strip itself, including some that are not switched.

Of course, one is buying a multi-outlet surge protector, so the cost is higher than for just an outlet switch, but you can count on it to do the job, even from significant distance and with sight-line obstacles. I now have three units, set to different frequencies with the little switches on the units and the remotes. If I had another need for remote power control, I’d buy a fourth.

It make easy to turn off electronics that you don’t use in the moment without having the power switch at the sigth of everyone. You can connect the things one time, hidde the switch and basically forget that is there. The remote works great (don’t forget to configure the remote and the switch in the same frecuency). Just one detail, it is a big switch, it doesn’t looks like in the photos but is big, like other power switches with more plugs, but nothing that cannot be addapted. Great Quality, if by chance you get the extra discount (some times they drop the price by 15-20%) don’t doubt to buy it.

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