This was posted 5 years 11 months 20 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Related
  • expired

Vivitar Wi-Fi Smart Home Control 4 Way Power Strip Board/4 USB Ports Charger/APP $71.20 (was $89.00) @ k.g.electronic eBay

110
Vivitar Wi-Fi Smart Home Control 4 Way Power Strip Board/4 USB Ports Charger/APP $71.20 (was $89.00) @ k.g.electronic eBay
Go to Deal
Cashback
asa79 on 02/12/2018 - 00:23 ebay.com.au (1454 clicks)
Last edited 04/12/2018 - 17:21 by 1 other user
PRIZER

First AU WiFi powerboard I have seen, and looks better then the Mi Powerboards

From Details

The Vivitar wifi power strip allows to control your device from anywhere with your smartphone. All you need is a internet connection, no hub required!
Four power outlets that can be individually controlled and four USB ports. Multioutlet dock works for the home, office, or travel.
Set timers and schedules to turn on or off your electronic devices remotely using your mobile phone. Ideal for lamps, Christmas lighting, space heaters, fans, appliances and more!
An energy saving, convenient solution to household automation. Get your appliance and electronics connected and experience the ease of control at just one touch of the app!
Vivtar wifi controlled smart power strip is compatible with iOS and Android devices, plus Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Google Assistant and IFTTT/Nest.

Vivitar Smart Home Power Switch

Operate any electronic device remotely with the Vivitar Wi-Fi Power Strip. It connects to your Wi-Fi network and syncs with your smartphone or tablet. Easily turn on and off any plugged-in device with a single click using the Vivitar Smart Home Security App. Have complete control in or out of the house.

Built-in Wi-Fi for complete control in or out of the house
Perfect solution for multiple outlet applications
Full schedule management via the Vivitar Smart Home Security App
Easily connects to your smartphone or tablet
Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google home and Google Assistant

At a glance:

Control the electronics in your home, remotely with one single click from your smartphone or tablet. A simple yet ideal way to secure your home, using the Vivitar Wi-Fi Power Strip.

Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity
Four 10 Amp 3 Prong Outlets
with separate on/off controls
Four 2.1 Amp USB Chargers (always on) • Works with iOS & Android

Original PRIZER 20% off Selected Stores on eBay Deal Post

Electrical & Electronics

Related Stores

eBay Australia
eBay Australia
Marketplace
KG Electronic
KG Electronic

closed Comments

  • Leedian on 02/12/2018 - 00:35

    edit. nvm

  • dcep on 02/12/2018 - 00:40
    +1

    waiting for xiaomi this

    • [Deactivated] on 02/12/2018 - 00:50

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/348060 ?

      • asa79 on 02/12/2018 - 01:35

        No USB on that one

        • parad0x on 02/12/2018 - 06:33

          Re: the description you posted, the USB ports aren't always on, but can also be toggled On/off same as tbe 240v outlets. The 4 USB are toggled as one

          • asa79 on 02/12/2018 - 14:13

            @parad0x: Four 2.1 Amp USB Chargers (always on)

      • parad0x on 02/12/2018 - 06:29
        +3

        Also does not meet AU electrical cert.

        • Enjj0y on 02/12/2018 - 08:09
          +1

          None of Chinese consumer imports meet either.

  • Diji1 on 02/12/2018 - 02:29
    -4

    Not really sure why you'd buy this over a ten dollar digital timer other than ease of use.

    And of course there is an ever growing epidemic of cheap IoT devices with easily exploited security holes which isn't going to stop until the industry is regulated.

    • i7-2600k on 02/12/2018 - 05:30
      +13

      Create a vlan and place all your internet of shit devices on that vlan. It won't have access to your home network and you can lock it down pretty good.

      Having government regulation is not the answer to life's problems considering we are already a nanny state. Education is better than regulation.

      • Villainous on 02/12/2018 - 08:36
        +4

        "Having government regulation is not the answer to life's problems considering we are already a nanny state. Education is better than regulation."

        ^This.

      • xyzzyxyzzy on 02/12/2018 - 10:56
        +1

        Does this vlan need to access the internet?

        • sn809 on 02/12/2018 - 12:00
          +1

          Not really

    • zorrt on 02/12/2018 - 05:30

      You'd need 5 digital timers plus a powerboard that can accommodate the size of all 5.

    • parad0x on 02/12/2018 - 05:55
      +7
      1. A single $10 digital timer cannot replicate a 4 port power board, with 4 USB ports.
      2. A $10 digital timer cannot control on demand power toggle
      3. A $10 digital timer cannot toggle power for 4 outlets (5 if you the USB), individually, based on any number of external factors, events or actions.
      4. A $10 digital timer cannot be integrated with any smart home platform.
      5. A $10 digital timer cannot toggle any number of devices by voice command.

      I can't actually find 1 single application for a $10 digital timer throughout my entire home.

      Please tell me more about these easily exploited security holes in all these IoT devices. Because I work in the network security industry, and I'd want to be aware of such an epidemic so I can better serve our customers.
      There is no known security issues with the ESP8266, or ESP01 hardware platforms. Any holes that could potentially exist, do so in software, which can be patched.
      Alternatively, you can opt to have control over your entire smart home without touching the internet, or connected to your own private cloud server. Also, last I checked TLS v1.4 has no known vulnerability, and will likely stay as such for quite some time to come.

      • F-22 on 02/12/2018 - 09:38

        TLS v1.4?

      • hypie on 02/12/2018 - 10:14

        This guy… seems to know his stuff.

        I have one of these, got it from JB Hifi. works great. A+.

        Only thing that doesn't function perfectly is my Apple Cinema Display, the monitor won't turn on unless I turn off the power board again, and then turn it back on (using the app/google assistant)

    • asa79 on 02/12/2018 - 14:13

      WiFi

    • [Deactivated] on 02/12/2018 - 14:42

      They always going to be a exploit for a any technology product.

      Have a basic network knowledge will let you know IOT device doesn't need constantly connect to internet, stop panicking over this shit. Set up a proper firewall and Vlans for you devices. Disable internet access after initial setup, it virtually impossible to exploit remotely.

      The device might still be exploitable when accessible locally but at this point nothing is really safe if someone has physical access to any device. If they spend enough time and resources, they will find exploit eventually.

  • Trantor on 02/12/2018 - 05:32

    If you think a timer can do the same as a smart switch, I think you should read up on what they do, it's like saying a radio can replace a TV

    • klownvandamn on 02/12/2018 - 06:39
      +1

      Video killed the radio star.

      • Nukkels on 02/12/2018 - 08:49

        Internet killed the video star.

        • klownvandamn on 02/12/2018 - 09:05

          I shall print the Internet save it from it future demise

  • parad0x on 02/12/2018 - 05:41
    +3

    Currently out of stock, but Kogan sells this for $69, I picked up a pair on special for $63ea. If you miss this deal, keep an eye on Kogan stock in future!

    Great product, but only if you've got a spot with the density of power requiring smart control which is likely pretty rare (Im yet to find a use for my 2nd board).

    • KRiSX on 02/12/2018 - 08:22

      To confirm, each port can be controlled individually? I read ages ago that only the whole board could be controlled which seemed silly.

      • hypie on 02/12/2018 - 10:17
        +1

        The whole board can be controlled, each port can be controlled and the 4 usb ports can be controlled. It works perfectly with google assistant.

  • TextGoesHere on 02/12/2018 - 08:38
    +4

    Cheaper at JB

    • life is a little cr… on 02/12/2018 - 13:59

      Was that recently, can't find it on their website, thanks

      • pasey25 on 02/12/2018 - 16:48

        Ticket said $79 at my local this afternoon

    • asa79 on 02/12/2018 - 14:16

      What is ibb. Co?

  • Villainous on 02/12/2018 - 08:48

    Genuine question. What do people actually use this for?

    You can control the board on/off but that would only then give power to your product? Unless what you have plugged in has a hard switch in the on position it wouldn't turn on, right?

    I can only think of having lamps or an old radio plugged in for home security purposes.

    • hypie on 02/12/2018 - 10:18

      I use it for turning off my monitors when I need to quickly run out of the house, but don't want to turn off the CPU. I have a couple others for turning off heaters, the xmas tree etc.

      • yamumma on 02/12/2018 - 12:45
        +3

        If only they built inactivity based monitor power settings right into the hardware and OS, then you wouldn't need to buy this thing.

        Oh wait…..

        • hypie on 02/12/2018 - 13:26

          They do, but unfortunately it does not work very well with my version of the Apple Cinema Display running through an AMD graphics card. It does not appear to put it into sleep because of the drivers. It was not designed to work with Windows.

    • kudoz on 02/12/2018 - 10:21
      +2

      I have mine programmed to turn on the old school coffee machine 30 mins before I wake up so it's nice and hot and ready to go…

      • Hirolol on 02/12/2018 - 11:29

        Great idea!!

      • LowRange on 02/12/2018 - 13:08

        Just curious why you would use an expensive 4 way device for doing this instead of a cheap timer?

        • asa79 on 02/12/2018 - 14:18

          What good would a timer be for that application. You can't remotely control a timer

          • LowRange on 02/12/2018 - 15:09

            @asa79: If the application is to turn it on 30 min before you wake up, then it's on a timer unless you are remotely operating it in your sleep. And if you did want to operate it remotely, why not a single $15 wifi plug instead of a huge 4way board cluttering up the kitchen bench for a lot more money.

            Sorry just trying to see what meaningful uses people have for this device, or if people are just buying it because it seemed like a good idea at the time.

    • Grunef on 02/12/2018 - 13:47

      I'm going to get one of these before next winter. Then I if I'm coming home late I can turn my electric blanket on before I get home.

      • LowRange on 02/12/2018 - 14:18

        If that's all you need to do, you can get single smart wifi sockets for $15-20 and then save yourself over $50.

    • asa79 on 02/12/2018 - 14:16

      To turn it off and on again

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join