Smart Strip ECG-7MVR Energy Saving Surge Protector with Autoswitching Technology, 7 Outlet

I had another energy saving surge protector and not all of the devices would turn on and off. The on-off threshold, User adjustable +/- sensitivity screw on this new surge protector resolved that issue. I would buy this product again.

I bought this for my home theater. I hooked my receiver into the control plug and when I turn it off, it automatically turns off my secondary amp, subwoofer, and wireless transmitter.

I live in an old house where the two-prong plugs were replaced, but they're still not grounded. Someone said the green plugs don't work without a ground. But I've found they do work; the surge doesn't, or it isn't guaranteed. And while mine works right away, there is a little screw that can be adjusted to be more sensitive to smaller power draws or adjusted to a higher voltage. Apparently, it goes both ways; you have to turn it on enough so that it senses your computer/TV coming on (it was out of the box). But if you go too far, apparently, the green plugs don't cut off. So find the sweet spot. And always, read the instructions, folks!! On the photos, see the entire strip, all was on, and see the hard drive on top, speaker in the back, and monitor, all LED's and powered off when I shut down the computer. Let the savings begin.

I am a big fan of the Bits Limited Smart Strip products, and this one is one of my favorites. They are great for home audio/video setups because you can turn on multiple pieces of equipment automatically simply by turning on whatever is in the main control outlet (via that item's remote or panel button). I also really like that this design is mostly black. I wish some of the other products also came in black. The only downside of this particular strip is that it doesn't have an on/off switch. But in my particular use, it's not necessary. EDIT: When I first added this to my wishlist, it was $14. It was $20 when I bought it. It's almost $26 now. Sunbeam sells a similar product for $10. I like this product better, but the price is too high Works more reliably than HDMI/CEC for power on/off, and is less hassle than 12v trigger cables, which a lot of products don't even support. TL;DR turn one thing on, and the rest come on automatically. Saves energy and is super convenient.

DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM. There is NO reason for the adjustment screw. The screw does not shut off the accessory outlets completely when the master goes off. Every few minutes the strip attempts to turn on, making a clicking sound. Anything plugged into those outlets also flash on then off. This could be dangerous. If you adjust the screw more, they never turn on. This adjustment screw is completely unnecessary. It simply should shut off and on with the master plug.

Just one click and my computer, printer, shredder and desk light are on or off. But best of all, I’m saving electricity, no more ghosting electricity for me. And, best of all, I’m saving money 💰 Yay 😁

This device switches power on and off for devices plugged into the "AUTOMATICALY SWITCHED OUTLETS" based on how much power is being drawn through the "CONTROL OUTLET" while also providing a couple "ALWAYS ON OUTLETS" as a nice convenience. For my unit with it's sensitivity adjustment turned fully counterclockwise "-" I was able to switch devices on and off with a control load of about 7 Watts minimum and not less. The LED lamp illuminating my pictures, for instance, only uses 3 Watts so it would not be able to act as a master controlling device for anything being switched. Only devices that use 7 Watts or more can be used to control things. I found the limit by hooking up a tunable soldering iron and started turning the dial, finding that threshold. Below 7 Watts and it gets ignored, above and it can turn the switched devices on and off. (15W - 60W is the adjustable range in the specs) The trick is get that threshold solidly between the idle wattage of the control device and it's active wattage and you are golden. :-) Other users seem to have reported flashing on and off which would be very possible if the sensitivity adjustment wattage is close to the actual power of the controlling device while it is on and if the switched devices were using sufficient power to effect the voltage (and power) of all other devices in that circuit. Control device comes on....Switched devices come on and sag the voltage a bit...power through the control device dips (because of the voltage dips) below the switching threshold and the switched device is turned off. The voltage dip ends and the power going through the control port returns to normal, above the threshold and then the switched devices are turned back on again....over and over again. This "problem" (or amusement :-) ) should be manageable by adjusting that sensitivity control...why it's there in the first place :-) Smart Strip is the first (and only) manufacturer that I discovered to include a user accessible sensitivity adjustment to it's power-saver power strips. I plan to buy more as need arrives since the features and quality I need seem to be nicely present.

This is amazing. Runs multiple devices with one controlling device. Has dedicated outlets with constant power. A very well made product and looks clean and organized.