What is an Outlet Switch?
An outlet switch is a device that regulates the power to an electrical outlet. It works the same way a light switch does, allowing power to flow, or cutting it off as needed. The outlet switch may be located directly on an outlet, or may remotely send a wireless signal to the device that is plugged into the wall. While most devices, such as coffee makers, stereos, satellite boxes, and computers, can be turned off, there may still be some power flow going to these items. This electricity is used for appliance features such as standby mode, clocks, timers, or similar functions that use energy even when the device is seemingly dormant. To save energy, or to prevent fire hazards, some people like to completely cut off the power to such items. In the past, the surest way to do this was by unplugging the device from the wall. The outlet switch offers an alternative. The outlet switch works by being plugged directly into a standard electrical outlet. It will have one or more receptacles into
