Belkin Conserve Smart AV F7C007q Energy-Saving Power Strip

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 3.8 x 2.4 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003P2UMQ2
• Item model number: F7C007q
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (134 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #10 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Batteries, Chargers & Accessories > Power Strips
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 15, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Belkin Conserve Smart AV Energy Saving Power Strip lets you control power to your whole entertainment system with the push of a button--your TV's power button. The green colored Master Outlet senses when your TV is on or off and controls power to five peripheral outlets for your AV components. When you turn your TV off, power to the peripheral components goes off too--including standby power--so no energy is wasted.

F7C007 Conserve Smart AV Energy Saving Power Strip At a Glance: Automatically turns off electronic equipment when you turn your TV off 8 total outlets for VCRs, DVRs, game consoles, receivers, and more Compatible with all TV brands Master-Controlled Outlets lets you turn off power using only TV on/off button 2 Not-Controlled Outlets for devices that need continuous power--like DVRs 1-year limited warranty

8 total outlets for VCRs, DVRs, game consoles, receivers, and more. View larger.

By turning off a master device--such as a TV--up to 5 additional devices will simultaneously be turned off. View larger.

Power Strip Turns Off When Your TV Turns Off
Leaving your home entertainment system devices on all the time can add up to $67 of wasted energy a year.** The Smart AV saves money and energy by cutting down on wasted power.

Saves Energy Automatically
The green-colored Master Outlet features detection technology that senses the power state of your device for maximum compatibility with a range of products. The Smart AV lets you control up to six different devices with your TV's on/off power. It automatically shuts down Master-Controlled Outlets when the master device (e.g. your TV) is turned off, and then automatically powers up Master-Controlled Outlets when master device is turned on. This helps reduce wasted power to cut down on overall energy consumption in your home.

The Smart AV automatically turns off DVD players, VCRs, game consoles, receivers, subwoofers, and more when you turn your TV off, and it protects sensitive electronics from power spikes or surges with 1000 joules of surge protection.

Fast, Simple Set-Up
The Smart AV is quick to set up. Simply plug a "master" device--most likely a television or stereo amplifier-- into the green Master Outlet. This master device will then control the five Master-Controlled Outlets, which are suitable for those devices, like DVD players VCRs and game consoles that do not require constant round-the-clock power. Cable/Satellite boxes, and DVRs, which need 24-hour power, should be plugged into one of the two dark gray Not-Controlled Outlets.

Space-Saving, Versatile Design
To save space, the Smart AV has a narrow footprint. Additionally, wall-mounting holes make it easy to place the surge protector behind furniture.

The Conserve Smart AV Energy Saving Power Strip is backed by a limited one-year warranty and a $100,000 connected equipment warranty.

About Belkin's Conserve Products
Belkin Conserve products can help you to do your part by making it easier to reduce your energy consumption.

* Home entertainment center equipment savings are based on the difference between power drawn by connected equipment in Idle Mode versus shutting off outlets to the connected equipment. Estimate based on using Conserve Smart AV power strip with all Non-Energy Star AV peripherals in Idle Mode specified in ULE ECVP 108 Energy Savings for Energy Saving Power Strips - September 22, 2010. Savings may vary based on usage and actual equipment connected.

** Based on 1228kWh estimated energy savings validated by UL Environment using ULE ECVP 108 Energy Savings for Energy Saving Power Strips - September 22, 2010. Dollar figure based on US Department of Energy average retail price for residential electricity of $0.1132 per kilowatt-hour.

What's in the Box
Belkin F7C007 Conserve Smart AV Energy Saving Power Strip and user's manual [PDF].

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"Cut power with the flip of a switch"

"Find electricity wasters"

"A powerstrip that turns off when your TV turns off"

"It's a timer for your energy"

"A home for your mobile devices"

"Remote-controlled surge protector"

Features: Cuts power completely to reduce energy costs Easy-to-see illuminated switch Lets you leave cords plugged in without drawing power

Features: Helps Make Better Energy Decisions Customizable for Different Electric Rates Tracking Feature monitors actual usage

Features: Compatible with all TV brands Simple Setup 1080 joules of surge protection Works with satellite/cable boxes

Features: Easy to Set Saves Energy Keeps Home Safe

Features: Charges 4 devices Shuts off automatically Frees up wall outlets Reduces clutter

Features: Wireless remote with mount Save energy and eliminate standby power 6 wirelessly controlled outlets 2 always-on outlets for satellites and DVRs

Uses: Electric grill, coffee maker, clothing iron, heater, all electric items

Uses: TV, stereo, microwave, heater, all electric items

Uses: TV, DVD player, stereo, cd player, cable/satellite box

Uses: Space heater, curling iron, electric toothbrush, etc.

Uses: Cell phones, mp3 players and mobile devices in general

Uses: TV, DVD player, DVR, stereo, cable/satellite box

Product Description

Belkin Conserve Smart AV - Energy Saving Power Strip (F7C007q)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

125 of 128 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Fast - Operate Electronics, July 21, 2010

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D. Glover (Oklahoma City, OK, USA) - See all my reviews
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Short video showing the operation of the Belkin Conserve Energy Saving Power Strip. It does knock out the vampire power suck to the other devices, in my case only 5 watts. I plugged the whole thing into a monitor - the Kill A Watt to determine energy usage when it was on and off.

95 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Results depend on the control device, February 18, 2011

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Dave (California, USA) - See all my reviews

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Please consider the intended control device when purchasing this product. I purchased this to use in my home theater. I wanted to completely turn off my subwoofer amp, blu-ray player, PS3 and wii when my main amp is turned off. I do not want to use my TV as the control device as I want to be able to watch cable on the TV without turning everything else on. So, I used my Pioneer amp as the control device. Unfortunately, the Pioneer must draw too much power in standby as the Belkin will not recognize when I turn it off. The Belkin is not adjustable for this situation. I ended up getting the Smart Strip SCG3 Smart Strip SCG3 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology which does have an adjustment. A quarter turn to the left on the adjustment screw and it is working perfectly. It has one less outlet than the Belkin (Smart Strip does make them with more) but the Smart Strip is less expensive and actually works in my situation. BTW, I have tested the Belkin with other control devices and while most work, a few just do not.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Is a Great Piece of Kit, August 17, 2010

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elixxxer (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

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I've been thinking about buying a controlled power strip for quite some time. Now that I have a home theater with a ton of components, with combined vampire power that is somewhat significant (standby modes must die!), it was time to take the plunge.

What do I like most about this Belkin unit? It just works. It arrives in a nondescript cardboard package with a tiny little booklet, alerting you to the fact that you can just plug this in and let it function as intended. I have my plasma TV in the control outlet, and the rest of the devices are as follows: 1) Onkyo AVR, 2) PS3, 3) XBOX, 4) Wii, 5) Subwoofer. Note: if you have a powered subwoofer, I highly recommend using the strip to control it. For whatever reason, almost all subwoofers use an inordinate amount of power when in standby mode. So, in practice: I turn the TV on and the rest of the electronics have power within 2-3 seconds. I turn the TV off and everything shuts down in about 5-6 seconds. I like the delay on shutdown. For instance, it takes a few seconds for the PS3 to completely power down. So if I forget the PS3 is not yet off and kill the TV, the delay is long enough to allow the PS3 to cycle off before cutting power. Whether intended by design or not, nice.

I looked extensively at the "Smart Strip" units also sold on Amazon before the Belkin was available. They seem like fine products, but many users complained that adjusting the sensitivity was difficult and the strip would often fail to properly determine whether the control piece of gear was on or off. As with anything, YMMV. This Belkin has no such adjustment, perhaps indicating the internal sensitivity is just better. It has worked flawlessly every time for me.

The only thing I don't like about this unit is readily apparent before buying, but just be aware: I wish it had more controlled outlets! Not a con because I bought it knowing full well its outlet capacity, but we always want more.

In conclusion, if you have a home theater, buy this strip!