HomeKit compatable wall outlets with USB?
Does anyone know of Homekit controlable wall outlets with non controlable USB ports built in also? Seems like this is a no brainer, but I’ve yet to see one that specifically says they work with Homekit.
Does anyone know of Homekit controlable wall outlets with non controlable USB ports built in also? Seems like this is a no brainer, but I’ve yet to see one that specifically says they work with Homekit.
Wall outlets with USB ports are all about unsightliness and saving space -- not having to have "wall warts" hanging off them. I have a few AC/USB wall outlets in strategic locations around the house and they're a nice addition (and no requirement for a licensed electrician to install them in the US).
Combining the convenience of smart-controlled AC outlets along with built-in USB ports would be a next-level improvement for some situations. I don't need that for myself, but I can see that there might be value in combining these two conveniences into one package.
https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/16/review-leviton-usb-c-wall-outlet-recept/
sorry, I’m not sure this is a smart plug
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Good find, but the OP specifically mentioned "wall outlet" (this is a power strip). Perhaps this type of design may eventually come to a compact wall outlet form factor.
Hi rockmyplimsol and MorganMolly, Further research would support your finding - there are a number where you plug a smart adaptor into an existing outlet. Looking at it in hindsight - almost every smart device is a stand-alone user "plug and play" device.
A pure wall outlet as you describe, would (in Au) require a licensed electrician to install, which comes with a whole bunch of other regulatory requirements. As you say with time (and market penetration?) we may see more devices that can be physically integrated.
I feel that whole "Smart Device" industry is creating smart devices, simply because they can do it, throwing them into the market to observe what users like you and I can do, or wish to use them for? Like you - what are you doing that needs a controlled Power Outlet, and an uncontrolled USB?
That is not a smart plug.
Unfortunately, I have never come across any smart wall outlet which has USB ports. Good idea, but just doesn't seem to exist yet.
HomeKit compatable wall outlets with USB?