This MiHome smart plug+ is a transmitter and receiver and therefore will let the user know when an action has been carried out and the current status of their device. It also provides for energy monitoring. It allows you to monitor the power being used by an attached appliance and switch the adapter on and off from anywhere in the world via the MiHome app. It can also be used with our other features such as timers. This means you can turn on and off the adapters at pre-set times based on your settings in the app. As well as timers, it can be controlled with IFTTT, this allows you to turn them on using the weather, ESPN, and Facebook to name but a few. It also means they can be used in conjunction with the Phillips hue and nest. The device also has Amazon, Alexa, and GoogleHome compatibility.