I was doing some random googling, and came across these:
https://www.swidget.com/inserts/
You basically buy an outlet, switch, or a dimmer, and then add an insert to give you Z-Wave functionality. For the outlet, the insert lets you control one outlet and monitor the power of both outlets. Further, there are Z-Wave inserts that also add a USB charger, a guide line, a power out indicator, temperature/humidity, and temperature/humidity/motion.
I'm really intrigued by these. We have a kitchen outlet that has two USB chargers, of which we use one. I need to control one of the outlets, and right now have a plug-in Z-Wave adapter, which really adds a lot of aesthetic "bulk" to the counter.
And just for power monitoring, the only other Z-Wave outlet I'm aware of that provides this capability is the old Enerwave outlet, which has not gotten the best of reviews here.
Before I bite the bullet and buy one or two of these outlets, I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with Swidget already.
https://www.swidget.com/inserts/
You basically buy an outlet, switch, or a dimmer, and then add an insert to give you Z-Wave functionality. For the outlet, the insert lets you control one outlet and monitor the power of both outlets. Further, there are Z-Wave inserts that also add a USB charger, a guide line, a power out indicator, temperature/humidity, and temperature/humidity/motion.
I'm really intrigued by these. We have a kitchen outlet that has two USB chargers, of which we use one. I need to control one of the outlets, and right now have a plug-in Z-Wave adapter, which really adds a lot of aesthetic "bulk" to the counter.
And just for power monitoring, the only other Z-Wave outlet I'm aware of that provides this capability is the old Enerwave outlet, which has not gotten the best of reviews here.
Before I bite the bullet and buy one or two of these outlets, I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with Swidget already.
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