Smart Power Strip-DIY

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I have just completed making a Smart Power strip that features 2 sockets that can be independently controlled by an app as well as can be voice controlled using Alexa. The product also features a multi-colored mini lamp as featured in my earlier post that can be controlled by app too and also features voice control via Alexa. The module also has 2 master switches that can be used for completely switching off the sockets so if someone wants to use the power strip in a conventional manner without using the "smarter" ways, that option is also present.
Unfinished Mess

The project basically requires you to have basic electric networks knowledge on how AC supply works and is connected to appliances. For providing IoT ecosystem & app control, we use a microcontroller that controls a relay which controls the switching action of the sockets. The same microcontroller also controls the RGB multi color lamp.
The Finished Product
Another great feature of this project is that it's very inexpensive and you can easily extend it to a 3 or 4 socket power strip. Only additions would be the box ,sockets, switches and extra relays.

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