How to automate power outlets with connected relays

Direct automation of power outlets is a convenience that is not usually considered initially, but it can make many household activities much more practical and efficient. Why? It allows for innovative and comfortable management of objects and "situations" that would otherwise require your manual intervention.

Let's explain with some examples. You're reading a book in the garden and would like to enjoy your moment with a hot tea. Typically, this would involve getting up, going to the kitchen to switch on the electric kettle, and waiting for the water to heat up. With automated power outlet, you can leave the switch on for this small yet useful appliance to manage it without leaving your comfortable outdoor lounge. The same applies if you prefer using the espresso machine.

Another example? Defrosting the freezer requires physically moving the appliance and unplugging it. With direct outlet management, simply tapping on your smartphone can cut or supply power—a convenient feature even when leaving for vacation with the fridge empty and no need for it to stay on for days without use.

And imagine the convenience of no longer needing to unplug and plug in the hair straightener. With a smart power outlet, the straightener just needs to remain "ON" to be activated or deactivated directly from your smartphone.

These are just a few situations where automating power outlets proves to be a winning solution in managing many manual activities that we often overlook: many more are listed in detail in an article you can read here.

To meet this need and make your home more advanced and efficient, Freedompro has recently launched the brand-new Smart Outlet Modules, part of the Smart Modules range of Wi-Fi connected intelligent relays designed to make any type of home smart without replacing, modifying, or re-certifying the electrical system.

With Freedompro's Smart Outlet Modules, even "non-smart" items become smart!

Freedompro's Smart Outlet Modules offer the undeniable advantage of making many non-IoT appliances and accessories intelligent by directly managing them from electrical outlets, in a simple, safe, convenient, and intuitive manner. They are indeed professional smart switches that, via Wi-Fi connection, act on the existing electrical system making power outlets smart.

Designed to occupy minimal space, they can be directly inserted behind wall switches and outlets without the need for replacement and are immediately usable once connected (they are Plug & Play devices). No complex configurations or additional installations are required (they are also Ready-to-Play) and are fully compatible with all existing electrical devices in your home.

With Freedompro's Smart Outlet Modules, you not only discover the convenience of intelligently managing traditional objects but also reduce your energy consumption by turning off outlets unnecessarily using electricity (e.g., because the connected device is in sleep or standby mode). You can even include smart outlets in your automations (or as we call them at Freedompro, Habits), choosing to automatically activate or deactivate connected devices based on specific conditions (when away for work, on vacation, or during sleep). 

Another advantage of Smart Outlet Modules is that they make it unnecessary to purchase additional smart outlets: automation is there but completely invisible, benefiting the look of your home!

According to your needs, you can choose between four different variants of the MINI version of the Module, all installable directly in fruit boxes:

• 2-channel MINI Outlet Module, which allows connecting and controlling up to two accessories powered at 110-240 V AC or 24 V DC.
• 1-channel MINI Outlet Module, which allows connecting and controlling a single accessory powered at 110-240 V AC or 24 V DC.
• 2-channel MINI Outlet Module, which allows connecting and controlling up to two accessories powered at 12 V DC.
• 1-channel MINI Outlet Module, which allows connecting and controlling a single accessory powered at 12 V DC.

Finally, we remind you of a very important detail: like every device in the Smart Modules range, Smart Outlet Modules are also Matter certified, meaning they are entirely safe and compatible with numerous mobile apps and voice assistants for managing your smart home, from Amazon Alexa, Siri, and Google Home, Apple Home Kit, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, Home Assistant to our practical Freedompro Home App.

With these small yet crucial devices, even what has never been smart finally becomes so: after automating lights, blinds and shutters, make your home even smarter and more sustainable!