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Why are there no PowerLine Smart Plugs?
https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2023/12/why-are-there-no-powerline-smart-plugs/

Another blog post which is a long and complex search query.

I have a bunch of smart plugs. Some use WiFi, some use Zigbee, some use Bluetooth. None of them use PowerLine Ethernet. Why is that?

I have a bunch of PowerLine Ethernet adapters. They let me use my home's electrical wiring as a network. They also let me plug electrical items into them. But none of them can be controlled remotely. Why is that?

I want to take one of these:

And mix it up with one of these:

That way I'd be able to monitor the power consumption of a device and remotely operate it. It wouldn't need WiFi, it would have a permanent and reliable connection to my LAN.

I've searched AliExpress and I can't find what I'm looking for. If you think this exists - or if you make it - please let me know!

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2023/12/why-are-there-no-powerline-smart-plugs/