Monoprice 6-Outlet Home Automation Surge Protector Timer (110529) Home Automation has been a feature of science fiction stories for quite some time, but reality has lagged quite a bit True reactive Home Automation is finally here using your Apple iPhone or iPad and this 6-Outlet Home Automation Surge Protector with Timer from Monoprice Oh, sure you can sometimes turn on the lights by clapping just right, but that isn't really automated, since you have to clap (and clap again, and clap again, etc.