[Reza’s] methodical investigation of this remote controlled outlet let him patch in with an Arduino using a 433 MHz transmitter. This is a single-device unit, but the techniques used here should allow ...

Etekcity (99% positive feedback from 60,000+) via Amazon offers a 5-pack of its Wireless Remote Control for Electrical Switches for $21.48 Prime shipped when promo code VVA9G3A7 is applied during ...

Time for a little old-school smart-home tech. The bundle includes two remotes as well. Plus: four bonus deals! Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog ...

It’s kind of like the Clapper, except for the extremely geeky: a remote controlled electrical outlet system from La Crosse. The Remote Control Outlet System lets you control any simple on/off devices ...

You don’t need an elaborate and expensive system like X10, Insteon, or Lutron remote switches to control the world, not when you have one of these $19.95 Remote Control Outlets with its accompanying ...

The Remote Control Outlet’s signature feature is the ability to connect 1 remote to multiple outlets. Have multiple outlets on one remote; keep your home in control with only one remote. No need ...

[Tim] was looking for a way to control his power outlets using WiFi. He looked into purchasing a WeMo but he realized that he could build something even better with more bang for his buck. He started ...

If you’ve always wanted to control an outlet right from your smartphone, then the ConnectSense Smart Outlet makes it really easy to do so. Smart home accessories are turning into a big business, and ...

I have a surge protector power strip that works to power macbook air, a 12tb usb mechanical hard drive, a set of small edifier speakers and a desk mount lamp, and the usb charger port. The desk mount ...

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