Most of us don’t go anywhere without our favorite wireless device. And with super power-efficient Bluetooth^® Smart technology in nearly every phone and tablet, we’re used to having instant control of all our Bluetooth enabled devices—music, game consoles, security systems, thermometers—with a swipe of a finger. Sadly, there are still devices that don’t have Bluetooth built in. But that’s no longer an issue.

Nyrius’s new Smart Outlet, currently available on Kickstarter, adds Bluetooth capability to any standard power outlet. Now you can wirelessly control any appliance or device you plug into the outlet. The Smart Outlet is perfect for indoor lighting, space heaters, fans, air conditioning wall units, irons, coffee-makers, home stereo systems, or any other device you want to control. Turn them on and off instantly or schedule timers for all the electronics in your home or business from the palm of your hand.

You can even set proximity controls and your Smart Outlet will detect when your smartphone is in the vicinity. Walk into a room, and lights or music turn on. Walk out, and they automatically turn off for easy energy savings.

Bluetooth technology sets Smart Outlet apart from competitors, because it’s easier than ever to use. Gabriel Marchionda of Nyrius explains, “Bluetooth was the clear choice for us when we began developing the Nyrius Smart Outlet. Most outlets we’ve seen can be a bit tricky for the end user when it comes to setting them up – hubs, gateways, and connecting to your home router can be complicated and expensive. Using Bluetooth communication in our product helps ease these pains for the consumer.”

The Nyrius Smart Outlet is available for smartphones and tablets. 

(Credit: Nanci Taplett)