Outlet works with virtually all existing home appliance remote controllers (DVD/Satellite/Cable/TV/etc) - Learning IR InfraRed remote receiver - Sensitive wide IR reception angle -- does not require strict light of sight operation - Works with old school TVs stereos radios bedside lamps mood lights and virtually all electrical appliances - Connects up to three appliances (all controlled togehter) - Maximum power input: 110V 10A ( click here for the 220V version ) . - To use simply press the train button on the outlet and press a button on the remote controller you wish to use to control power of anything connected to this outlet