Etekcity Wireless Remote Outlets Review

Rating: 3.5/5

What I Like:

Remotely disable/enable power strips with various electronics on it
Works in the adjacent rooms too
Wireless functions flawlessly
No setup needed. Just install the battery to the remote, plug them in and go

What I Don’t Like:

Far too bulky
Blocks the lower plug for many devices
Only fits in the top plug on an outlet without blocking the other plug

Conclusion: The Etekcity Wireless Remote Outlets are a pretty cool device. I’ve got two of these activating lights around my house and one on my home theatre power bar so I don’t have to reach behind the TV every time to turn it on and off. They’ve saved me a lot of effort in that regard and completely cater to my laziness. Set up was super easy too: just plug them in and they worked. There’s no hassle with pairing or WiFi. Unfortunately the implementation is just a little too bulky, and I’ve found that these receivers do not fit with many power bars I own plugged in below just because of how bulky they are. The round circle of the bottom bulges out and blocks all but the smallest plugs from fitting in the plug below. Because they stick out from the wall an extra 1.5 inches, they may not hide as elegantly behind furniture either. These plug adapters receive 3.5 stars because it’s really cool to be able to walk into my house and press a button or two and everything lights up, but I wish that the implementation was a little more elegant.