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title: 'Complete Guide DIY Smart Power Strip OpenHAB and Home Assistant: Demo (1/4)'
source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=wkRcaSkKtF4'
video_id: 'wkRcaSkKtF4'
date: 2026-08-01
duration_sec: 402
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# Complete Guide DIY Smart Power Strip OpenHAB and Home Assistant: Demo (1/4)

> Source: [Complete Guide DIY Smart Power Strip OpenHAB and Home Assistant: Demo (1/4)](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wkRcaSkKtF4)

## Summary

This video demonstrates a DIY smart power strip that lets you control power to three outlets remotely. It covers the device's features, internal components, use cases, and control methods including Alexa and HomeKit. This is the first of four planned videos in the series on building the device.

### Key Points

- **Introduction and series overview** [00:02] — MK Smart House introduces their DIY smart power strip, which controls power to three outlets. This is the first of four videos covering demo, hardware, software, and deployment.
- **What the smart power strip is** [00:42] — A cheap DIY device with three outlets, each having two sockets. The three outlets are controlled individually, not the individual sockets.
- **PCBWay sponsorship** [01:11] — PCBWay provides PCB prototyping, assembly, and SMD stencils with fast turnaround. A discount code is offered for $5 off.
- **Device exterior tour** [01:36] — The front has a faceplate covering three outlets. It is a self-contained unit; sides and back are plain, and it can be repainted or customized.
- **Inside the device** [02:34] — Three relays control each outlet. Wires run underneath. The design supports different outlet types (e.g., UK) and enclosures.
- **Use cases** [03:14] — Suitable for desk setups, TV centers, bedside tables, workshops, and other areas needing many sockets. The creator has used it for over two years.
- **Safety and purchase options** [03:41] — The device controls high voltage, and the user is responsible. Kits with all parts and a pre-assembled option are available at the MK Smart House shop.
- **Control methods** [04:48] — The power strip can be controlled using Amazon Echo Alexa and HomeKit/Siri voice commands.
- **Recommendations and automation** [05:24] — Only one device per socket is recommended (six devices total). Example automation: turn on the desk setup at 8 a.m. and off at 2 a.m. to save power.

## Transcript

this video I'm going to be showing you how I control the power to most of my how I control the power to most of my advices now the device I'm talking about
is my DIY smart power strip the smart power strip is a cheap DIY smart device that I show you how to make which means there will be four videos demo hardware software and deploy this is the first video the demo video where I'm going to
explain what this smart power strip is how the device works and details about it different use cases for the device and then at the end I will show every possible way you can control device there are a lot one easy detail about
the smart power strip is that it is on a PCB PCB way is how you prototype the easy way they offer PCB prototyping PCB assembly and SMD stencil they have very fast turnaround times and they have very fast shipping I've been using PCB way
for over a couple months now and I have to say that it is one of the best I have ever used if you are interested in getting into PCB prototyping which I know some of you are cuz I've seen in the comments then check out PCB Wacom
and when you go to check out use my cash code you see on the screen to get five dollars and I thank PCB wave for sponsoring this video the smart power strip is basically a device where you can turn on and off anything you plug
into the three outlets but just because in my hands I hold in North American internationally let's first take a tour around the device outside and a little bit inside alright so on the front you have the faceplate to cover up
everything that's inside you have your three outlets which on each outlet there three outlets which on each outlet there are two sockets and each outlet is controlled and the individual sockets are not controlled just the outlets
themselves so every two are controlled and then on the side there's nothing this side there's nothing on the top there's just the where the power cord and then on the back there is also nothing so it's over all just one big
contained unit if you wanted to you can put this in like a wood finish or you can spray paint it a different color but for me personally I'm fine with just the blue box because it's sitting behind a desk anyway now let's take a look at how
it looks inside alright so first up we have the three outlets I was talking about you can use whatever outlets you wanted so if you're in the UK you can use UK outlets and then just use the UK enclosure box and then over here we have
enclosure box and then over here we have the control device itself so we have the three relays that control each outlet and then there are wires going in from the bottom and then a bunch of other components and as you can see all the
wires are run underneath and they're all connected I will get into specifics on how to make the device any hardware video but essentially just hook up the AC power to the device then connect the outlets to the device the device is very
outlets you want to it you can even use the device to switch to DC power instead of AC so what are some use cases for the device well for one you can use it for device well for one you can use it for desk setups TV centers bedside tables
desk setups TV centers bedside tables workshops and many more I've been using this DIY power strip for my main desk setup second desk setup and my TV setup for over two years now basically you can use this device anywhere that needs a
lot of sockets there's one note I would like to make about this project and that device will be controlling high voltage so you are responsible for what you do for your convenience at MK smanos.com slash shop you can pick up a kit with
that controls power delivery to each outlet I also have a version of the kit comes with every single part you need to make the device such as the outlets in the enclosure you can pick up a kit at MK smart comm saw shop links in the
available I also have an assembled option where I put everything together for you speaking of Link's follow-up MK smart house on Twitter Instagram and snapchat because that's where I give you guys sneak peeks on future videos and
also the first people to know when a videos coming also if you missed the livestream I now have a discord where we can all chat description lastly like I mentioned in the sauna basic video I will be now
giving away all the devices that I make so this month you have a chance to win a so this month you have a chance to win a DIY smart power strip control kit the description and the winner will be announced at the first Thursday of
February now let me show you the device in action and every way you can control it you can control the device with the Amazon echo Alexa turn off monitors
and homekit / Siri turn off computer setup if you want to make this device pick up a kit at MK smanos.com / shop this device uses high-voltage proceed
plug into the device because there is a recommend only plugging in one device per socket on each outlet meaning a total of 6 devices one last thing I'd like to mention is this device makes
automating your life a lot easier for example I have this thing automatically turn on my desk set up at 8 a.m. and turn off at 2 a.m. to turn off and save power in other words it automatically turns on in the morning so I can get to
turns on in the morning so I can get to work and then it turns off when I go to sleep all right thank you guys for watching I'm super excited about this helpful smash that like button if you are smart of enthusiasts like me hit
have any questions in the comment section below or head over to the discord or leave it on MK smart comp slash forum goodbye slash forum goodbye [Music]