WattBox WB-700CH-IPV-12 Smart 12-Outlet IP Power Conditioner

Smart Power Control for AV, Network, and Security Equipment

The WattBox WB-700CH-IPV-12 is a 12-outlet IP power conditioner made for equipment setups where remote reboot, surge protection, and cleaner power management matter. It is a strong fit for AV racks, media cabinets, network closets, routers, switches, NVRs, streamers, control systems, smart home hubs, and other connected electronics.

The main benefit is control. Instead of unplugging devices by hand, moving furniture, opening a cabinet, or asking someone onsite to restart a router or streamer, this unit lets you control power remotely when it is set up properly through OvrC.

Best Use Cases

• AV racks and media cabinets: Helps manage receivers, streamers, processors, control gear, and other AV devices from one power conditioner.
• Network closets: Useful for routers, switches, modems, access points, and other network equipment that may need remote reboot.
• Security camera systems: A strong fit for NVRs, routers, switches, and supporting camera-system equipment.
• Smart home systems: Helps manage hubs, bridges, controllers, and connected devices that occasionally freeze or drop offline.
• Vacation homes and remote locations: Useful when you want to fix simple power-cycle issues without sending someone onsite.

Who Should Buy This?

This is a good choice if you have several important AV, network, or security devices in one location and want smarter control than a basic surge protector or power strip can provide.

It makes sense for homeowners, smart home setups, media rooms, small businesses, camera systems, and network closets where a frozen router, streamer, switch, NVR, or control device can create real downtime.

It is especially useful if you want each connected device on its own controllable outlet, so you can restart one device without shutting down the entire setup.

Who Should Not Buy This?

This is not the right product if you only need basic surge protection for one or two small devices. A smaller WattBox surge protector may be more practical for a simple TV, router, or streamer setup.

This is also not a UPS battery backup by itself. It protects and manages power, but it will not keep devices running during a power outage unless it is paired with a compatible UPS setup.

It may also be more advanced than needed if you do not want OvrC setup, remote management, outlet control, scheduled reboots, or smart troubleshooting features.

Compatibility Notes

• Outlet count: Includes 12 NEMA 5-15 outlets.
• Outlet control: Provides 12 IP-controlled outlets for individual device power control.
• Remote management: Supports OvrC remote monitoring, reboot, configuration, firmware updates, and alerts.
• Self-healing reboot: Can automatically reboot selected devices when connection loss is detected and the unit is configured properly.
• Surge protection: Rated at 6480 joules for strong equipment protection.
• Safe Voltage: Helps disconnect connected equipment during unsafe voltage conditions.
• Noise filtration: Includes EMI/RF filtration to help reduce electrical noise.
• Power rating: 120V, 50/60Hz with a 15A breaker and 12A UL current rating.
• Power cord: Includes a 6-foot detachable IEC power cord.
• Form factor: 2U chassis design for cabinet, shelf, or rack-style installation.
• UPS support: Can be paired with compatible WattBox UPS equipment for backup power planning.

Installation Considerations

Before ordering, map the devices that will plug into the conditioner. Good candidates include the modem, router, switch, NVR, streamer, control processor, smart home hub, and other devices that may need remote power cycling.

Use the individually controlled outlets carefully. Critical devices such as routers, switches, and NVRs should have a clear reboot plan so you do not accidentally shut down the wrong part of the system.

Install it indoors in a dry location with a properly grounded outlet. Make sure the total connected load stays within the unit’s rating and avoid high-draw devices such as heaters, appliances, laser printers, power tools, and large amplifiers unless the system has been reviewed properly.

Why Remote Reboot Matters

Many AV, network, and smart home issues are simple lockups. A router freezes, a streamer stops responding, a smart home hub drops offline, or an NVR needs a clean restart.

With IP-controlled outlets, you can restart the problem device without unplugging everything or cutting power to the entire system. That can save time, reduce frustration, and help prevent unnecessary service visits.

Why Safe Voltage and Surge Protection Matter

Power problems are not always dramatic. Sometimes voltage stays too high or too low long enough to create risk for sensitive electronics. Safe Voltage protection helps by disconnecting equipment during unsafe power conditions.

Combined with strong surge protection and noise filtration, this makes the WB-700CH-IPV-12 a better fit for serious AV, network, and security setups than a basic power strip.

Good Products to Pair With This Power Conditioner

• WattBox Power Solutions for related WattBox surge protection, UPS, and managed power products.
• UPS Battery Backup if your core devices need to stay powered during outages.
• Power Management Solutions for broader power protection and backup planning.
• Network Switches if this conditioner is supporting a wired or PoE network.
• Network Recorders NVRs if this is part of a security camera recording setup.
• Advanced Wi-Fi Routers for stronger home or small business network setups.
• Rack-Mount Power Strips & PDU for additional rack power planning.

Need Help Planning the Outlet Layout?

If you are not sure what should plug into each outlet, send us the list of devices in your rack, cabinet, or network closet. We can help you decide which devices should get remote reboot, which devices should be protected by UPS backup, and whether this 12-outlet IP power conditioner fits your setup.

What is the WattBox WB-700CH-IPV-12 used for?

It is used to protect and remotely manage power for AV, network, security, and smart home equipment such as routers, switches, NVRs, streamers, receivers, control processors, and smart home hubs.

Can I control each outlet individually?

Yes. This model has 12 IP-controlled outlets, allowing individual device power control when configured properly.

Is this a UPS battery backup?

No. This is an IP power conditioner and surge protector. It does not provide battery runtime by itself. Pair it with a compatible UPS if your devices need to stay powered during outages.

Does it work with OvrC?

Yes. It supports OvrC remote management for monitoring, rebooting connected devices, updating settings, receiving alerts, and managing compatible systems remotely.

What is self-healing auto reboot?

Self-healing auto reboot allows the unit to monitor selected devices and automatically reboot them when a connection issue is detected, depending on how the system is configured.

Can I use it for a router and modem?

Yes. Routers, modems, switches, and Wi-Fi equipment are strong use cases because they are common devices that sometimes need a clean power reset.

Can I use it with an NVR or camera system?

Yes. It can be used with an NVR, router, switch, and supporting network gear in a camera system. If you also need recording to continue during outages, add a properly sized UPS.

Does it protect against surges?

Yes. This model is rated at 6480 joules and includes surge protection designed for sensitive AV, networking, and control equipment.

What is Safe Voltage protection?

Safe Voltage protection helps disconnect connected equipment during unsafe voltage conditions, such as sustained over-voltage or under-voltage, then helps restore power when conditions are safer.

Can I plug appliances, heaters, or laser printers into it?

No. Avoid appliances, heaters, laser printers, power tools, and other high-draw devices. This product is intended for AV, network, security, and smart home electronics.

Can it be rack mounted?

Yes. It has a 2U chassis design and can be used in rack-style installations when installed correctly. It can also work well in cabinets or shelf-based AV setups.

What should I check before ordering?

Check the number of devices, total connected load, outlet plan, rack or cabinet space, network connection, OvrC setup needs, and whether you also need UPS battery backup.