Belkin, on thread below, says they don't make this protector or others that are always on. What the heck does this mean? Does it shut itself off?
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Wow! You couldn't ask a simple question, like how do you like it's features ? I never noticed if it shuts off, but I really like the swivel outlet feature, It actually allow you to use every outlet, even with most electronic devices chargers, and all their weird shapes. I love it. I will however check it at night to see if it shuts off by itself ! Maybe it does if nothing you have plugged in, is turned on.
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I know this won't be helpful, but if it monitors power usage and finds nothing is in use, maybe it does. Even when it's plugged in the surge protector uses power. Unplug everything and see if it powers down.
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Hi, If there are no devices connected to the surge protector, the Protected light would be off. It would just turn on if there are some devices connected to it. However, if there are no lights are turned on from the surge protector even though there are devices connected to it then it means that there's a problem with the surge protector. Thanks, Belkin Support http://www.belkin.com/us/support
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Hi,If there are no devices connected to the surge protector, the Protected light would be off. It would just turn on if there are some devices connected to it. However, if there are no lights are turned on from the surge protector even though there are devices connected to it then it means that there's a problem with the surge protector.Thanks,Belkin Supporthttp://www.belkin.com/us/support
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I have the following one, too. It has an on/off switch. Great for tv, computers, etc. Belkin 12 Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone/Ethernet/Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord 4156 Joules for around 22. on Amazonby BELKIN
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This is not normal. Are you sure that you are moving down to the selection that says "POWER OFF". If you don't it takes about 5-10 minutes to turn itself off.
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It's a problem with the machine. It would do that whenever mine went to sleep and started up again. I tried everything, and talked to everyone with no success. I returned it. I got the V5-552PG-x809 when it went down to $669 and it is incredible. Everything works as it should.
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I personally had problems with the unit and disconnected from my system. My two systems are tied together with a 2 port KVM switch. If I remember correctly - one of the disks would go to sleep.
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This auto-sensing capability is crap. It's deal breaker for me for sure. Thanks for your comments here on this. It's also on most of the KVM boxes as well and it's little blip as it constantly tries to sense any new connections interrupts the signals. Belkin and other brand KVMs are notorious for this as well. Historically there was no way to turn it off. All you could do was increase the time between it's checking. Manufacturers need to stop trying to help us. I quit buying any of Belkin's products over that one issue. It pissed me off so bad when I was trying to work. thanks again for bringing this up. I won't consider this product after reading this. This auto-sensing capability is crap. It's deal breaker for me for sure. Thanks for your comments here on this. It's also on most of the KVM boxes as well and it's little blip as it constantly tries to sense any new connections interrupts the signals. Belkin and other brand KVMs are notorious for this as well. Historically there was no way to turn it off. All you could do was increase the time between it's checking. Manufacturers need to stop trying to help us. I quit buying any of Belkin's products over that one issue. It pissed me off so bad when I was trying to work. thanks again for... » Read More This auto-sensing capability is crap. It's deal breaker for me for sure. Thanks for your comments here on this. It's also on most of the KVM boxes as well and it's little blip as it constantly tries to sense any new connections interrupts the signals. Belkin and other brand KVMs are notorious for this as well. Historically there was no way to turn it off. All you could do was increase the time between it's checking. Manufacturers need to stop trying to help us. I quit buying any of Belkin's products over that one issue. It pissed me off so bad when I was trying to work. thanks again for bringing this up. I won't consider this product after reading this. « Show Less
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Yeah, I saw that as well. I called Belkin, but they never called me back. I guess we just keep checking.
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This is a good surge protector. If it is good, use it and do not worry about the Belkin product.
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I have one I bought on Amazon, but it doesn't have a brand name on it. I found it by reading the reviews and this one had a review that said he bought it because it didn't have auto shutoff. I searched my old orders and didn't find it, so all I can suggest is read all the reviews.
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I don't know. I just know that Belkin provides lousy product support so I'm advising people to avoid them.
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Todd's experience above matches mine. I puts it in sleep mode but will not be cause it to resume.
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If you want it off at specific times you can attach it to a cheap timer you can get in any harddware store for a few bucks. The reason you can do that with this unit is that i has an automatic power interruption/restoration restart feature. External timers are equivalent to power failure, and most brands stay off after interrupted power comes back - not this one. The timer built in selects short intervals for round clock on-off, which is not what you want.
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According to the manual, it has an auto-shutdown function that turns itself off after 12 hours of non use. My kids pause video games and leave the room for hours on end, and it never shuts itself off. Sounds like your unit has a issue.
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Evidently the CP free software "Power Panel Personal Edition" enables the shutting off of the alarm. I say "evidently" because I'm running this UPS as backup for my NAS (a Synology DS-213) and router, not a computer....and I couldn't do it anyhow, because all our computers are Macs, with which this software isn't compatible. The NAS has limited software showing the basic functioning of the CP685AVR, but not really much in the way of controls. The few times the power's gone down, I haven't heard the alarm, but all that stuff is in a closet, so it may not even be audible when this happens. I'll have to yank the plug sometime just to see what it does.
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Sorry to hear about that . I would return the case to Amazon. I have the same case and auto on/off feature works just fine. When I have my kindle in the easel or standard book position, it doesnt shut down. I think you have a misaligned magnet.
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I've had similar issues with connectivity, intermittently and usually for no discernible reason... It's literally worked in one outlet, but not the one right next to it or across the room a bit. I've never seen a purple light and didn't see anything about it in the instruction manual. I can say this... I've had two Belkin products (the extender and a regular router) go out within months of each other and under the warranty time. I spent 15 minutes trying to get them to honor it, while speaking with someone who couldn't understand me. I cut my losses and went with ASUS products. Sorry if this is not much of a help. I've had similar issues with connectivity, intermittently and usually for no discernible reason... It's literally worked in one outlet, but not the one right next to it or across the room a bit. I've never seen a purple light and didn't see anything about it in the instruction manual. I can say this... I've had two Belkin products (the extender and a regular router) go out within months of each other and under the warranty time. I spent 15 minutes trying to get them to honor it, while speaking with someone who couldn't understand me. I cut my losses and went with ASUS products. Sorry if... » Read More I've had similar issues with connectivity, intermittently and usually for no discernible reason... It's literally worked in one outlet, but not the one right next to it or across the room a bit. I've never seen a purple light and didn't see anything about it in the instruction manual. I can say this... I've had two Belkin products (the extender and a regular router) go out within months of each other and under the warranty time. I spent 15 minutes trying to get them to honor it, while speaking with someone who couldn't understand me. I cut my losses and went with ASUS products. Sorry if this is not much of a help. « Show Less
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I don't have an answer for you. My guess is your unit is "fried". I had two friends who had surge protector power strips, not Sidesocket, catch fire. I'm glad they were home!