# Advanced Smartphone-Controlled Outlets The Plugaway Controls Your Home Lighting On Your Smartphone By Michael Nieto | Published 2013-12-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-controlled-outlets References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plugaway/plugaway-your-smart-home-on-your-smart-phone?ref=category) & [plugaway.co](http://www.plugaway.co) The Plugaway controls your home lighting with smartphone-controlled outlets. It's very simple to use with an affordable pricing. This product contains [smart plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapo-p410m-smart-wifi-outdoor-plug) and LED bulbs that let you wirelessly control and monitor your home directly from your phone. It already comes assembled and works with the free app for the Android and iOS platforms. The Plugaway syncs with your WiFi connection at home making it more responsive and easier to use. Its functions include sleep and awake mode, [energy monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-energy-dongle), scheduling time, light dimming and device alerts for instant notifications. This efficient [home lighting system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-lighting-product) is perfect for all outlets in your home that can be help maintain all your lighting. Smartphone-controlled outlets are just the next step on improving your living needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smartphone-controlled Outlets:** The trend of home automation and smart living with smartphone-controlled outlets is disrupting traditional lighting and energy management systems, presenting opportunities for tech companies to innovate and offer advanced solutions. - **Wifi-connected Home Lighting Systems:** The trend of WiFi-connected home lighting systems provides opportunities for product development and innovation in the smart home industry. - **Energy-monitoring Devices:** The trend of energy-monitoring devices is transforming the way we manage and optimize energy use in our homes, presenting opportunities for manufacturers to create more efficient and sustainable products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smart Home Technology:** The smart home technology industry has the opportunity to disrupt traditional lighting and energy management systems with innovative products like smartphone-controlled outlets. - **Iot Devices:** The IoT industry can take advantage of the growing trend of WiFi-connected home lighting systems to offer more advanced and integrated solutions. - **Energy Efficiency:** The energy efficiency industry can leverage the trend of energy-monitoring devices to develop more effective solutions that can help consumers reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Rgb Power Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisoutlet-aura.md) - [Surge Protector Outlet Extendors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-outlet-extender.md) - [Connected Weatherproof Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ge-cync-outdoor-plug.md) - [Smart Home Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-energy-outlet-1.md) - [Real-Time Power-Tracking Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelly-plug-gen4.md) - [Smart Home Plug Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-and-switch.md) - [Connected Energy-Monitoring Smart Plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-kasa-smart-plug-mini.md) - [Energy-Saving Smart Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-outlet-h2.md) - [Aftermarket Smart Home Plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-tapo-p125m.md)