Next Gen Consoles and Smart Power Strips

[kaos424]

So I've been looking into "smart" power strips to use with some of my setups at home such as tv/xbox one/ps4  and also my pc/speakers/printer etc. Here's one issue I've come across: If I set my tv as the control, then it will cut power to my console immediately, which the new consoles don't seem to take kindly. I also don't want to set the console as a control because I'm not using the console every time I use the television.

So..the only thing i can come up with is just getting a regular power strip and mounting it somewhere that I can cut the power after I've shut the console down all the way.

Can anyone think of any other setup that would work? Some magical technology I have yet to discover? Or am I doomed to forever endure the extreme discomfort of having to actually stand up and flick a switch?

 

[bossman]

Monoprice has a Bluetooth surge protector but it has mixed reviews.
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=109&cp_id=10918&cs_id=1091202&p_id=10529

 

[Hush]

Couldn't you set the TV as the control device but then make sure you properly "shutdown" the consoles before you power off the TV?

 

[jkanownik]

My smart strips have an extra outlet that isn't controlled by the master. I just plug the consoles in there and use the smart slots for devices that are OK like the receiver and blu-ray player.

 

[ludus]

They have smart power strips now? Had no idea, but I can truly see why it'd be a good idea to have one. I still use those old power strips, but maybe it's time to upgrade to a smart one.