Most of the smart outlets miss the issue of safety while focusing solely on energy efficiency. However, Brio Smart Outlets aim to make homes safer, particularly for children. By remaining off unless an actual plug with a valid electrical load is plugged in, it eliminates the risk of electric shock if a foreign object is inserted into the outlet. The Brio outlets will have another option with built-in sensors into the outlet, which will enable it to communicate wirelessly with the smartphones and other connected home devices, as well as detecting smoke, flooding, carbon monoxide etc.