Tri Cascade's Bright new surge protector (pictures)

The i-Bright7X Smart Surge Protector is packed-to-bursting with clever features and design elements.

Setup can take a while, but Tri Cascade includes two huge direction sheets to help new users get acclimated.

After your computer syncs the i-Bright Surge Protector to your home Wi-Fi, you can access an account online to see all your energy usage stats and program all your schedules.

The top features five outlets that you can toggle remotely or schedule.

The side also boasts two extra outlets that always remain on, and two USB ports that will charge even a tablet at a respectable speed.

Instead of selecting times for schedules, you can tap or click time blocks; highlight the blocks of time during which you want the power turned on.

The versatile i-Bright also acts as a Wi-Fi extender, so corners of your home with a poor connection can get a boost from a strategically placed Surge Protector.

Monitor your energy usage on the app or online. You can see the output for both schedulable and "Always On" outlets.

The i-Bright Smart Surge Protector is available online and at select retailers for $110, $130 and $140. Check out our full review for more details.