Note: apparently this was covered on Oprah and as a result it is backordered until July. However using these Smart Strip Power Strips is a dead simple way to save a lot of power. Most of today’s electronic devices including TVs, stereos, computers, monitors, microwaves and other kitchen appliances, etc., continue to draw power even when turned off. The net result is a huge waste of energy resources. Putting a strip between the outlet and the device that can sense when the energy flow has slowed and then cuts off the power will not only save you money- it will cut carbon emissions created when that power is generated.

In addition the strips serve as surge protectors. Most of us use surge protectors for our computers but not our other electronics. Practically any device made in the last ten years has chips in it and can be damaged by surges so it makes sense to add them. Given the fragile architecture of our national grid and increasing power demand, surges are going to be a bigger problem going forward.

BTW, I’m not pitching this thing for money- no affiliate links here! (not that there’s anything wrong with that…)