Does the job. Easy to set up. Web interface is a bit basic but there's an Android app (PowerIP) that you can use to power stuff on and off directly or schedule times to turn things on and off.

Bought this to replace a number of X10 home automation appliance modules & has done exactly what I needed. Was really easy to install & get working via the web interface (no need to install the software unless you particularly want to) and straightforward to control programatically via HTTP - a few lines of Python did the trick. Compared to X10, really responsive & much more reliable.

Be careful with the universal plug adaptors if you want to use normal UK 3 pin mains plugs with this power switch - whilst you can just about squeeze 4 of the adaptors into the 4 IEC outlets provided on the switch (and I mean squeeze!), you can't fit two standard plugs into adjacent outlets as the first one you plug in will overhang the second outlet. Not a problem for me as I was able to swap the plugs on my kit for rewireable IEC C14 plugs but something to bear in mind.

I have been using this for a few months to control the power for a few devices at my workplace. The present firmware gives a simple interface, and apparently more features are promised for future releases.

So far I have simply used the device to reboot a machine that has become non-responsive. Connected from home, I have been able to instruct the device to cut the power to a machine, and restore power 10 seconds later. The machine powered up properly, saving me an hour in the car just to go to work to push a button.

This device has 4 power outlets, each controlled individually. Although the firmware is a bit limited at the moment, the 9258S is a very useful device, with all the basic features working well. It is much better value than most of the competitors I have been able to find. Definitely worth £99.99.

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