The smart power control accessory for GoBright Interact that powers your desk workstation only when checked in, reducing energy use, saving costs, lowering your environmental impact, and increasing the accuracy of your occupancy data.
Why use the GoBright Power Control Plug?
Desk workstation in standby mode still draw power— it typically consumes around 10 W and that adds up.
If the workstation is in active use for 8 hours a day, the remaining 16 hours it is in standby mode which is 128 hours per week! With the cost of energy this quickly add up to -/+ €24,- per desk workstation per year.
How many desk workstations does your company have? Multiply that by €24,- … With the GoBright Power Plug, you can cut those costs immediately.
GoBright Power Control Plug powers up the workstation only once someone checks in via GoBright Interact. Until then, the desk station remains off. Cutting energy waste, costs and also encourages office workers to check in properly—leading to more accurate occupancy insights.
Key Benefits & Features
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Energy & cost savings | Reduce idle power consumption; real-world savings of €24 per desk workstation per year scale significantly in larger setups |
| Lower environmental footprint | By cutting unnecessary energy use, Spark helps create a greener, more sustainable workplace |
| Check-in incentive | Desk only powers when checked in, reinforcing adoption and correct usage |
| Accurate data | More reliable occupancy insights to inform workspace planning |
| Seamless integration | Bluetooth-enabled, fully integrated with GoBright Interact and the wider GoBright platform |
| Affordable & scalable | Priced at €25 per unit, easy to deploy across offices of any size |
How it fits in the GoBright ecosystem
The Power Control Plug complements existing GoBright Interact. It extends the platform by introducing power control logic to desk amenities—something not covered by other existing devices. The integration emphasises the holistic nature of GoBright’s hardware & software.
Return on investment (ROI)
Even with a modest annual saving per desk, the Power Control Plug pays back in money and energy use (environmental footprint). In offices with dozens or hundreds of desks, the cumulative savings—and the added benefit of better space utilisation—makes the Power Control Plug a compelling addition to your smart workplace toolkit.
