# Smart Wireless Wall Plugs The Parce Idea Wireless Wall Plugs are the Next Step in Charging Devices By Kristina Marković | Published 2014-02-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-parce-idea-plug References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2014/01/30/the-parce-idea-is-a-smart-wall-plug-that-can-control-your-appliances-from-afar/) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-parce-idea) The smart Parce Idea Plug is a compact wall plug that allows you to [monitor your energy consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-energy-dongle) and [control lights and appliances wirelessly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisoutlet-aura) through your WiFi network. The plugs are a new concept that even allow you to [plan shutdown times](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threshold-care) and manage total electricity usage within your home. The high quality design has a low cost of $69 USD. The Parce Idea Plug is easy to manufacture and so incredibly useful for in-home and in-office use. The Parce cloud system shows you exactly the total electricity usage and how much each appliance is using -- essentially saving you bundles on your electricity bill. The Parce Idea Plug is ideal for individuals looking to save money while also achieving access and control over devices and appliances. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Smart Wireless Wall Plugs:** The Parce Idea Plug's high-quality design at a low cost presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in home automation. - **Energy Monitoring:** Parce's cloud system for monitoring electricity usage presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in energy conservation and management. - **Remote Device Control:** The ability to control appliances remotely through WiFi network presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in smart home technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Automation:** The Parce Idea Plug's compact design and energy-saving features presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in home automation industry. - **Energy Management:** Parce's cloud system for monitoring electricity usage presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the energy management industry. - **Smart Home Technology:** The Parce Idea Plug's features and WiFi connectivity presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the smart home technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Energy-Monitoring Smart Plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-kasa-smart-plug-mini.md) - [Real-Time Power-Tracking Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelly-plug-gen4.md) - [Modular Self-Monitoring Power Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teak-smart-cube.md) - [Smart Home Plug Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-and-switch.md) - [Energy-Monitoring Smart Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-energy-outlet.md) - [Aftermarket Smart Home Plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-tapo-p125m.md) - [Surge Protector Outlet Extendors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-outlet-extender.md) - [Power Station Outlet Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerextend-usbc-plug.md) - [Senior-Monitoring Smart Plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threshold-care.md)