Smart plugs with control unit control

Control block

— management through a separate control unit (gateway). The role of such a unit can be played by a central device for alarms or smart home systems, a specialized gateway for smart sockets, or even a compatible Master socket (although models with this type of control may also be classified as Master; see "Format of operation"). Anyway, in this case, the commands from the user do not come directly to the outlet, but first to the gateway and from there to the device.

The main convenience of this option is that the control unit can be chosen at your discretion — depending on specific needs and other features of the situation. Also note that the connection of such sockets with the gateway is most often carried out using one of the special protocols — Z-Wave, ZigBee or Jeweler (for more details, see "Communication Protocol"). This, among other things, allows the sockets to be integrated into existing security or smart home systems if they use the same protocol. Of the noticeable disadvantages of this type of control, one can first of all note the need for a control unit. In addition, connecting and configuring such outlets is somewhat more complicated than other varieties (although manufacturers are trying in every possible way to simplify this task for ordinary users).