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Smart socket / Socket

Smart socket
Smart socket

Discipline: Product

Discipline: Product

Instantly convert any plug into a connected and intelligent outlet. The fastest and most affordable way to transition your home to a smart home. Control devices from anywhere. Monitor consumption. Maximize efficiency. With Smart socket, you can simply use an app on your smartphone to turn on / off all your control devices and monitor consumption. You can set schedules to them and even set scenes to turn on a group of home appliances.

  • ASSESMENT CRITERIA Aesthetics / Design Quality, Innovation / Autonomy, Environmental Impact
  • TARGET GROUPS Consumer / User
  • TARGET REGIONS Asia, North America, South America
  • DEVELOPMENT TIME up to 12 months
  • DATE OF LAUNCH 2016
A plug-in smart adapter, this device allows you to control any device with a smart phone app. The Smart Socket is an archetypical design with a twinkle in its eye. Humorous and iconic, the product is a simple first step towards an energy-saving smart home.
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Shenzhen ORVIBO Electronics Co.,Ltd.

Shenzhen ORVIBO Electronics Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen, China

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Shenzhen ORVIBO Electronics Co.,Ltd.

Shenzhen ORVIBO Electronics Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen, China

Zeng Guoshun, Wu Shaobin

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