Monoprice

Monoprice 110529 Smart 6-Outlet Home Automation Surge Protector

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Automate Your Home with Smart ControlIntroducing the Monoprice 6-Outlet Home Automation Surge Protector, which allows you to control your devices using your Apple iPhone or iPad. Equipped with timer and Near Field Control, this surge protector brings true reactive home automation to your fingerti...

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Overview

Automate Your Home with Smart Control

Introducing the Monoprice 6-Outlet Home Automation Surge Protector, which allows you to control your devices using your Apple iPhone or iPad.

Equipped with timer and Near Field Control, this surge protector brings true reactive home automation to your fingertips.

  • Brand: Monoprice
  • Model: 110529
  • Outlets: 6 Power Outlets (1 Always On, 2 Timer Controlled, 3 NFControl)
  • Control: Bluetooth Connection via iPhone or iPad App
  • Timer Function: Multiple Configurable Timers
  • NFControl: Near Field Control for Proximity-Based Switching

Key Features

Home Automation has been a feature of science fiction stories for quite some time, but reality has lagged quite a bit

True reactive Home Automation is finally here using your Apple iPhone or iPad and this 6-Outlet Home Automation Surge Protector with Timer from Monoprice

Oh, sure you can sometimes turn on the lights by clapping just right, but that isn't really automated, since you have to clap (and clap again, and clap again, etc.

Specifications

Outlets
6
Control Device
Apple iPhone or iPad
Features
Home Automation, Surge Protector, Timer

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Enables true reactive home automation directly from your Apple iPhone or iPad, offering modern control
  • Combines surge protection with smart home functionality, protecting devices while adding automation
  • Features a timer function, allowing for scheduled control of connected appliances and lights
  • Provides 6 outlets, offering ample connectivity for multiple devices to be integrated into your smart home
  • Designed to simplify home automation, moving beyond basic manual controls to intelligent scheduling

👎 Cons

  • Requires an Apple iPhone or iPad for control, which limits compatibility for Android users
  • The extent of "true reactive Home Automation" is not fully detailed, leaving some ambiguity about its advanced capabilities
  • Specific details about the surge protection rating (Joules) are not provided, which is crucial for sensitive electronics
  • Lacks information on potential integration with broader smart home ecosystems beyond Apple devices
  • The product features do not list specific power monitoring or energy reporting functionalities

Frequently Asked Questions

You can control this Monoprice surge protector using your Apple iPhone or iPad, enabling true reactive home automation.
Yes, this device functions as a surge protector, safeguarding your connected electronics while providing smart home capabilities.
Yes, the Monoprice Smart 6-Outlet Home Automation Surge Protector includes a timer function, allowing you to schedule when your connected devices turn on or off.
The surge protector offers 6 outlets, providing ample space to connect and automate multiple electronic devices.
Based on the provided features, control is specified for Apple iPhone or iPad, indicating it may not be directly compatible with Android devices for home automation functionality.
This surge protector offers "true reactive Home Automation" features, allowing you to manage and automate your connected devices and lights, enhancing convenience in your home.