This product is a transmitter & receiver & therefore will let the user know when an action has been carried out & the current status of their device (requires the Mi Home Gateway). The Adapter Plus means that you can monitor the power being used by an attached appliance & switch the adapter on & off from anywhere in the world via the Mi Home app. The Adapter Plus means that you can monitor the power being used by an attached appliance & switch the power output. The adapters can also be used with other features such as timers. This means you are able to turn on & off the adapters at pre-set times based on your settings in the app. Products can be used for security convenience & energy saving purposes. As well as timers sockets can be controlled with IFTTT which also means they can be used in conjunction with the Phillips Hue & Nest. The Adapter Plus is part of the Mi Home home automation range.