From the Hot Sales of Two-Pack Power Strips： Observing the Transformation of the

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Why Are “More Outlets” Becoming a Necessity in the Wireless Era?

Answer Capsule: Because the “wireless” aspect of devices is limited to data transmission, while power supply remains firmly bound by cables. More critically, the expansion of the smart home ecosystem is not about replacement but accumulation. Each new device, from smart speakers to environmental sensors, requires a dedicated power outlet, leading to exponential growth in socket demand, not reduction.

Look behind the TV cabinet in any modern home, and you’ll see an archaeological layer of technological evolution: old gaming console adapters, power supplies for streaming devices, plugs for soundbars, and perhaps a spare port for a router or NAS. This is the core issue: Technology pursues seamless and wireless experiences, but at the infrastructure level, it is frantically accumulating wired burdens. According to a report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the number of plug-in devices in a typical American household has increased by over 300% in the past decade, while the number of wall outlets in residences has grown by less than 10%. This massive supply-demand gap is entirely filled by power strips.

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From the Hot Sales of Two-Pack Power Strips： Observing the Transformation of the

Why Are “More Outlets” Becoming a Necessity in the Wireless Era?