Smartlet: Safer Energy for Modern Homes
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Why We Built the Smartlet
Electric outlets have remained largely unchanged for nearly a century, even as our homes and devices have evolved. Traditional outlets can lead to energy waste, safety risks, and vulnerability during power outages. We wanted to create a solution that addresses these challenges while preparing homes for modern energy needs.
Introducing the Smartlet
The Smartlet is an outlet system designed to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability:
- Safer: Magnetic connections ensure plugs align correctly and reduce the risk of electrical shock.
- More Efficient: Provides direct DC power to reduce energy loss from AC-DC conversion.
- Reliable: Features demand control to prioritize essential devices during outages.
- Compatible: Works with existing devices using an adapter, so you don’t have to replace everything at once.
Key Features
- Magnetic plug connection for safe, easy use
- Direct DC power to reduce energy waste
- Demand control that manages power during blackouts
- Communication with the power grid for better energy use
- Voltage negotiation to provide only what’s needed
- Backwards compatibility through adapters
- Patent pending design
Why It Matters
- Can reduce household energy waste by up to 20%
- Helps prevent full blackouts by managing power demands
- Supports the transition to more sustainable DC power systems
- Designed to be practical and easy to adopt in today’s homes
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Callum McCall
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San Diego, CA