a system and method for remotely controlling power to an electrically powered device in a simple and efficient manner is disclosed herein . the system preferably comprises an apparatus , an electrically - powered device and a controller . the apparatus preferably comprises a cord , an alternating current outlet socket , an alternating current input plug , a latching relay , a processor and a transceiver . the system preferably uses a wifi communication signal to transmit commands from the remote controller to the apparatus .