I like that people are focusing more on the "internet of things" and developing products for it. In my recent researching and planning of my own home-automation design, I've found that there's a very limited selection of devices for controlling sources like this "smart bar" is. There are some products, but they are either badly documented, have limited or unportable APIs, very expensive, or simply not elegant. I expected a lot more than what I found. Sure, I can engineer or hack something that will work for me, but that doesn't work for everyone, or even most people.
I like the product in this Kickstarter, although I'd love for an pure socket replacement rather than just a power-bar.
I like the product in this Kickstarter, although I'd love for an pure socket replacement rather than just a power-bar.