IoT Smart Plug
Connects machine usage telemetry for near real-time monitoring and operations automation triggers.
Why it matters
Supports machine workflow visibility and predictive maintenance readiness.
What it can do
Machine telemetry
- ✓Real-time power, current, voltage, and energy readings per machine
- ✓5–10 second poll interval for near-real-time cycle state detection
- ✓Idle-to-active detection precision ≥ 95% on certified device profiles
- ✓Anti-noise hysteresis prevents false-positive cycle starts and completions
- ✓Online/offline status per device with automatic reconnect after router reboot or ISP outage
Certified hardware path
- ✓Primary certified device: TP-Link Tapo P110M (v1 certified profile, validated in LaundromatAI labs)
- ✓Certification checklist enforced: functional, cycle-state quality, reliability, security, supportability
- ✓Mandatory electrical safety gate: rated current/voltage vs machine nameplate, 30% headroom rule
- ✓Tier 2 (Candidate) and Tier 3 (Unsupported) paths available — with clear SLA boundaries
- ✓Licensed electrician sign-off required for production installs
Automation triggers
- ✓Machine cycle events feed the machine workflow engine for automatic stage transitions
- ✓Gateway buffers events during internet loss and flushes on reconnect — no duplicate events
- ✓Device events signed per gateway identity over TLS
- ✓Average installation time ≤ 30 minutes per machine after installer training
Real-world scenarios
Knowing which machines are running right now
The machine status panel shows live idle/active/error state for every plug-enabled machine. No need for staff to physically check the floor.
Automatic cycle logging
When the smart plug detects a cycle start, it triggers the machine workflow state transition automatically. Staff no longer need to tap 'start washing' in the app.
What you get
- ✓Live machine utilization visibility
- ✓Faster issue detection for downtime events
- ✓Stronger data foundation for AI operations
How it fits your workflow
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Before: Machine logs tracked manually
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With IoT Smart Plug: Event-level activity signals
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After: Better uptime and planning confidence
Frequently asked questions
- Which smart plug should I buy?
- We strongly recommend the TP-Link Tapo P110M — it is the only device with full LaundromatAI certification and production SLA support. Other brands are best-effort only.
- Do I need an electrician?
- Yes, for production installs. The electrical safety gate requires a licensed electrician to verify rated load and grounding before a machine is marked IoT-ready.
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