Smart Strip ECG-7MVR Energy Saving Surge Protector with Autoswitching Technology, 7 Outlet

Just one click and my computer, printer, shredder and desk light are on or off. But best of all, I’m saving electricity, no more ghosting electricity for me. And, best of all, I’m saving money 💰 Yay 😁

I had a similar master-slave style power strip for my PC that would cut power to half the other outlets when the master plug stops drawing power, but it was huge and ancient and not as reliable as I would have liked, and was surely no longer capable of proper surge protection anymore. This is exactly what I had been looking for and worked even better with the adjustable power cut-off. No more speaker interference/buzz while my PC is off, no more random monitors briefly turning themselves on. If the PC is off, they stay off, when the PC boots up the speakers and monitors turn right on behind it which is exactly what I wanted. The total number and spacing of the outlets is a little lackluster, I hate to use additional splitters and extensions with a power strip but I did the math and it's all well within the wattage the strip can handle. I wish there were more options from this manufacturer, but I'm still very glad I was finally able to find a replacement for what I wanted that works so well, so I am very happy with this product anyways.

I live in an old house where the two-prong plugs were replaced, but they're still not grounded. Someone said the green plugs don't work without a ground. But I've found they do work; the surge doesn't, or it isn't guaranteed. And while mine works right away, there is a little screw that can be adjusted to be more sensitive to smaller power draws or adjusted to a higher voltage. Apparently, it goes both ways; you have to turn it on enough so that it senses your computer/TV coming on (it was out of the box). But if you go too far, apparently, the green plugs don't cut off. So find the sweet spot. And always, read the instructions, folks!! On the photos, see the entire strip, all was on, and see the hard drive on top, speaker in the back, and monitor, all LED's and powered off when I shut down the computer. Let the savings begin.

I am a big fan of the Bits Limited Smart Strip products, and this one is one of my favorites. They are great for home audio/video setups because you can turn on multiple pieces of equipment automatically simply by turning on whatever is in the main control outlet (via that item's remote or panel button). I also really like that this design is mostly black. I wish some of the other products also came in black. The only downside of this particular strip is that it doesn't have an on/off switch. But in my particular use, it's not necessary. EDIT: When I first added this to my wishlist, it was $14. It was $20 when I bought it. It's almost $26 now. Sunbeam sells a similar product for $10. I like this product better, but the price is too high Works more reliably than HDMI/CEC for power on/off, and is less hassle than 12v trigger cables, which a lot of products don't even support. TL;DR turn one thing on, and the rest come on automatically. Saves energy and is super convenient.

DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM. There is NO reason for the adjustment screw. The screw does not shut off the accessory outlets completely when the master goes off. Every few minutes the strip attempts to turn on, making a clicking sound. Anything plugged into those outlets also flash on then off. This could be dangerous. If you adjust the screw more, they never turn on. This adjustment screw is completely unnecessary. It simply should shut off and on with the master plug.

This is amazing. Runs multiple devices with one controlling device. Has dedicated outlets with constant power. A very well made product and looks clean and organized.

I had another energy saving surge protector and not all of the devices would turn on and off. The on-off threshold, User adjustable +/- sensitivity screw on this new surge protector resolved that issue. I would buy this product again.

I have a turntable that uses and outboard RIAA preamp and I didn't want the preamp on all the time, although it probably wouldn't hurt it, so I got this. It did take some fiddling with the sensitivity to get it to work but it does.