This product is a transmitter and receiver and therefore will let the user know when an action has been carried out and the current status of their device (requires the MiHome Gateway). The Adapter Plus allows you to monitor the power being used by an attached appliance and switch the adapter on and off from anywhere in the world via the MiHome app. The Adapter Plus allows you to monitor the power being used by an attached appliance and switch the power output. The adapters can also be used with other features such as timers. This means you are able to turn on and off the adapters at pre-set times based on your settings in the app. Products can be used for security convenience and energy saving purposes. As well as timers sockets can be controlled with IFTTT which also means they can be used in conjunction with the Phillips Hue and Nest. The Adapter Plus is part of the MiHome home automation range.