ConnectSense Shipping $79 In-Wall Smart Outlet With Scheduling, Monitoring

ConnectSense is shipping an in-wall smart outlet, it said Tuesday. The $79 device sends energy usage data to Android and iOS devices, has an onboard security chip said to provide end-to-end encryption, offers device scheduling and is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri and Google Assistant for voice control, said the ConnectSense website. A lock feature allows power shut-off to the outlet at designated times, which the company pitched as a parental control feature.