Power Plug Lock-out - The Power to Control Power - Keyed Different

I love these. Very easy to use. Literally just plug your device (I use them for the PS4 and Apple desktop computer) into the outlet end of the Volt Bolt and plug other end of Volt Bolt into wall socket. Then lock volt bolt with key and the device plug cannot be removed from the Volt Bolt and electricity won't flow from the VoltBolt into the device. When locked, the VoltBolt box cuts off flow of electricity from the outlet into the device. When not unlocked, the electricity will flow.Won't work with devices that can run off of battery power (e.g., laptops, tablets, cellphones, MP3 players. Nintendo DS) if the battery is charged because the VoltBolt cuts off supply of electricity to the device not the charged battery inside the device. And with such battery operated devices that have wifi access, kids can also still have access to any online games, etc through the house Wifi, so you need to be able to control their wifi access also.The VoltBolt would be absolutely perfect if instead of a key lock, it had a remote lock/unlock feature that worked off of a cell phone App (for both Android and iPhone) and had a timer system (see Cons below) and the remote control system would alleviate w you to add or subtract minutes. It would be even more perfect if it had a token system where kids could use tokens earned from doing their chores, finishing schoolwork, good behavior, etc, so long as the remote control system could override the token system so parents would still have control.Despite the Cons below, I still like owning the 2 VoltBolts that I have, but I am limited on the number of items they can be used on as per the Cons below.Cons1. The biggest negative, which I think is a big issue is that you lock with a key and the 2 tiny keys included can get lost easily. I think a 5-digit combination lock would be best or at least a key that can be copied so you can have a bunch of spares.2. A remote control feature or one that can be controlled through your cell phone would be better. The item is such a good idea that it would be worth paying for the addition of some sort of remote lock option or the company should sell 3 different options at 3 different price points - key, combo lock, remote control. Or even someway of adding your own combination lock. Remote control by cell phone and/or website would be the best because then you don't to find a place to securely store the keys to the VoltBox or a remote control3. If have an upset or highly agitated child or one that becomes very upset because they may not have time to save their work before you have to lock it or you have multiple children especially a baby or small one whom you have to hold in your hands, it might be difficult to get past the child, or hold a baby, and around to the back of the device, especially if the device is placed on a large TV/gaming unit or some other location where the cords behind the device are not easy to access and then lean down to the floor to lock the Volt Bolt box easily and safety, which is why some sort of remote locking system would be great.4. Some children may be able to pick the lock because it's a very simple key and lock. ( A child with great electrical skills could sever the item cord before it enters the lock box and require it with a new plus but that's almost completely unlimited Kelly.)5. You have to find a really secure area to store the key and also the spare key, otherwise the child could just take the key and unlock it when you're not around.6. The VoktBolt doesn't fully help with a reward/consequence use. The VoktBolt doesn't have any type of timer or token functions - you can't have it be unlocked for X minutes and then it goes off. You can't add X minutes of use for good behavior or to let them finish something up. Without a remote it can't be easily switched off as a consequence for bad behavior will still being used.7. The lack of a remote or timer where you can add minutes, it's not easy to allow a child to save their game or work without your having to keep the device unlocked, which is not good if you have children that try to extend their playing time by saying things such as they have to get to X before they can save.

Purchased THREE of these after reviewing tons of devices & features that limit TV/Gaming/Computer. Been using these for a few weeks now, so here is our review.We have TWO TV's upstairs (NO.. NOT in the kids rooms, but in mom & dad's room, and the spare room) and the kids PC in the spare room. I have some "to smart for their own good" 12 & 14 year olds that would avoid their chores and also sneaking to use these when we fell asleep, as a result they were:1) tired in the mornings2) wouldn't get ready for school unless I stuck dynamite under them3) behavior &/or inattentiveness at school was becoming a problem due to lack of sleep4) would say they are going upstairs to clean their rooms, but later rooms weren't clean, and all the TV's were left on........NOT ACCEPTABLE!SO.. purchased these and WHALA.. NO MORE ISSUES! These were the SIMPLEST solution out there I could find.HOW? Well, I put these on the TV's power cords (no TV power = NO Video games, NO Movies, NO TV) PERIOD! and one on their PC's main power cord. No work around, unless they have the key. OH.. and for those smarties out there, there are NO extra power cords that fit into the PC anywhere in our home. If I were a kid, I would have thought of that.PROS: - Works GREAT! Just as advertised. Simple turn key operation. - Kids don't give me grief about it, it is like they just "accept" it! Now if I were to yell at them to get off or pack up the games etc, they would throw a fit. This way, they just accept it and move on. Weird I know, but it is what it is, and I don't question it, I just enjoy the benefits. - Kids admit I won, (my teenage daughter even admitted "mom ONE, kids ZERO" on facebook) - to earn TV or PC time, they need to listen, perform well in school, and do their chores, which they now do! - Simple solution, nothing complicated - 2 keys come with every VoltBolt, and if you ever loose all of them, the manufacturer can replace them for a fee - fits 2 and 3 prong plugs - acts like an extension cord, giving a little more distance if neededCONS: - I have to hide or lock up the keys (we have two places we stash them, and treasure maps are in our heads to the booty matey, arrrrrrr) - Plastic box is a little lightweight, one reviewer stated the box broke, but I've had no problems with mine being sound. But, yes, it is rather lightweight. - Key turning mechanism feels a little on the cheap side, but it works and I haven't had any issues with it, so not a deal breaker. - no wall mount, but again, not a deal breaker - It isn't 100% perfect for everyone maybe, but it is close enough for usPurchased these via Amazon.com which had the cheapest place out there, I think they were $25 even. The manufacturer of the VoltBolt website had them for $29.99 plus shipping, but you COULD get them all keyed the same (if you purchased more than one) as an option, to which Amazon didn't offer. But I went for the cheaper price ;-) Thanks Amazon.Anyhoo, there it is in a nutshell. My kids don't get mad at us because these are on. I'm still not sure why, but they always have the option of watching TV with {gulp} their parents downstairs and spending more time with us downstairs. This has helped family time as well. Kids go outside more, and we spend more time together, and we didn't have to totally remove the TV's etc from the upstairs. They just don't get used as much & happy to report the Wii and PC even have dust on them now.SO...it works for our family, and my husband says he wishes we would have got these sooner! So do I.See ya! Gotta go dust off the stuff upstairs.... ;-)

We bought four of these and due to the urgency we picked the different keyed solution. No matter, it serves the purpose quite well. One thing I would say in using this product for the first time is turning the key to lock the device with the device plugged in may take a bit force and effort. If your key only turns half the way give it a bit more effort — the product is not a dud, and will work. After you get passed that, if that is a concern, the keys turn effortlessly.Key locks and keys are numbered if you are buying separately keyed products. We used this on four TVs in the house and along with other screen limitation methods on other devices we can lockout all use of screen time.We were originally going to get the BOB-TV product to control screen time but this serves our purpose just as well and allowed us to enable lockout on more devices for about the same cost.

My daughter had a problem waking up in the middle of the night and would sneak watching TV. She would then be exhausted at schools and not stay awake during classes. I bought this in hopes that it would prevent her from doing this. Happy to say it does exactly what I intended it to do. Only problem I have is it is difficult to get the key into lock the unit. I fight with it to get it in but after that it's great. I am happy with this purchase.

I love the fact that when it locks, a pin goes into the plug and it can’t be removed.