WattBox WB-820-IPVM-12 Smart IP Power Conditioner 20A 12-Outlet

Premium 20A Smart Power Control for Serious Racks

The WattBox WB-820-IPVM-12 is a 20A 12-outlet IP power conditioner made for larger AV, network, security, and smart home setups where remote reboot, power visibility, and outlet-level control matter.

It is a strong fit for AV racks, network closets, NVR systems, routers, switches, streamers, control processors, smart home hubs, commercial AV systems, signage racks, and other equipment areas where a basic power strip is not enough.

Best Use Cases

• Large AV racks: Helps manage receivers, processors, streamers, control gear, media players, and supporting rack equipment.
• Network closets: Useful for routers, modems, switches, access points, firewalls, and core network devices that may need remote reboot.
• Security camera systems: A strong fit for NVRs, routers, switches, and camera-system support equipment.
• Smart home systems: Helps manage control processors, hubs, bridges, and devices that can freeze or drop offline.
• Commercial AV and signage racks: Useful when downtime is expensive and simple power-cycle issues need to be solved quickly.
• Managed installs: Good for systems where power draw, voltage, alerts, scheduling, and remote troubleshooting need better visibility.

Who Should Buy This?

This is a good choice if you have a serious rack or equipment closet and want smart power control for many devices. It makes sense when you need individual outlet reboot, outlet metering, OvrC remote management, scheduling, surge protection, Safe Voltage protection, and support for mixed 15A and 20A outlet needs.

It is especially useful when one locked-up device can create a larger system problem. Instead of rebooting the entire rack, you can restart the exact outlet assigned to the router, switch, streamer, NVR, control processor, or other problem device.

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 compact WattBox surge protector or smaller IP power conditioner may be more practical for a simple TV, router, or streamer setup.

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

It may also be more advanced than needed if you do not want OvrC setup, remote reboot, outlet metering, scheduling, voltage alerts, API support, or power troubleshooting features.

Compatibility Notes

• Product type: 20A 12-outlet IP power conditioner.
• Outlet count: Includes 12 individually controlled and metered outlets.
• Outlet types: Includes 6 NEMA 5-20 outlets and 6 NEMA 5-15 outlets.
• Remote management: Supports OvrC remote monitoring, rebooting, configuration, firmware updates, scheduling, and alerts.
• Power metering: Supports individual outlet metering and whole-device metering.
• Safe Voltage: Helps protect connected gear by disconnecting power during unsafe voltage conditions from 90V to 136V.
• Surge protection: Rated at 3240 joules with MOV surge protection and thermal-fuse protection.
• Noise filtration: Includes EMI/RFI filtration to help reduce electrical interference for connected AV and network equipment.
• Power rating: 120V, 50/60Hz with a 20A breaker, 16A UL current rating, and 1920W UL power rating.
• API support: Includes API support for compatible control and integration environments.
• Power cord: Includes a 6-foot locking and detachable power cord.
• Rack spacing: Uses 2U rack spacing.
• Battery backup: This product does not provide UPS runtime during an outage.

Installation Considerations

Before ordering, map the devices that will plug into each outlet. Good candidates for individual outlet control include the modem, router, main switch, NVR, streamer, control processor, smart home hub, signage player, and other devices that may need a controlled reboot.

Because this is a 20A-class power conditioner, confirm the power source, connected load, rack space, and outlet plan before installation. To get the full benefit, the installation should be planned around the proper circuit capacity and total equipment load.

Use remote reboot carefully. If you reboot a router, switch, or firewall, you may temporarily lose remote access to the power conditioner. Critical devices should have a clear outlet layout and reboot plan before the system goes live.

Why Individual Outlet Metering Matters

Individual outlet metering helps you see what each connected device is actually drawing. That makes it easier to spot unusual power behavior, overloaded racks, aging power supplies, or devices that may be causing system instability.

Instead of guessing which device is creating a problem, you get better visibility into the power behavior of each outlet and the system as a whole.

Why Remote Reboot Matters

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

With individually controlled outlets, you can restart the problem device without unplugging cables, sending someone onsite, or shutting down the entire rack. That can save time, reduce frustration, and prevent unnecessary service visits.

Why Safe Voltage and Surge Protection Matter

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

Combined with surge protection and EMI/RFI filtration, this makes the WB-820-IPVM-12 a much stronger option than a basic rack power strip for serious AV, networking, and security systems.

Good Products to Pair With This Power Conditioner

• WattBox Power Solutions for related WattBox power conditioners, UPS, and surge protection options.
• Smart Power Conditioners to compare other IP-controlled WattBox models.
• UPS Battery Backup if your router, switch, NVR, or AV rack needs to stay powered during outages.
• Power Management Solutions for broader surge protection, UPS backup, and rack power 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 system.
• Rack-Mount Power Strips & PDU for additional rack power distribution planning.

Need Help Mapping the Outlet Layout?

If you are not sure what should plug into each outlet, send us the list of devices in your rack or network closet. We can help you decide which devices should get remote reboot, which devices should be monitored closely, which devices should be backed up by UPS, and whether this 12-outlet 20A WattBox model is the right fit.

What is the WattBox WB-820-IPVM-12 used for?

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

Is this a UPS battery backup?

No. This is an IP power conditioner and surge protector. It does not provide battery runtime during an outage. Add a properly sized UPS if your devices need to stay powered when power goes out.

Can each outlet be controlled individually?

Yes. This model includes 12 individually controlled outlets, so you can reboot one connected device without shutting down the entire rack.

Does it show power use per outlet?

Yes. This model supports individual outlet metering, plus whole-device metering, so you can see more detail about connected equipment load and behavior.

Does it work with OvrC?

Yes. OvrC remote management supports monitoring, rebooting, configuration, firmware updates, scheduling, alerts, and remote troubleshooting when the unit is set up properly.

How many outlets does it have?

It includes 12 outlets total: 6 NEMA 5-20 outlets and 6 NEMA 5-15 outlets.

What is Safe Voltage protection?

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

Does it provide surge protection?

Yes. This model is rated at 3240 joules and includes surge protection with thermal-fuse protection for connected AV, network, and control equipment.

Can I use this with an NVR or camera system?

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

Can I use this for routers and switches?

Yes. Routers, modems, switches, firewalls, and network gear are strong use cases because they are common devices that sometimes need a clean remote power reset.

Does it support scheduling?

Yes. Through supported management features, connected outlets can be scheduled for planned reboot or power routines when configured properly.

Does it support API or control-system integration?

Yes. This model includes API support for compatible control and integration environments.

Do I need a 20A circuit?

To get the full benefit of a 20A-class power conditioner, the power source and circuit should be planned properly. If it is used on a lower-capacity setup, do not load it like a full 20A installation.

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

No. Avoid appliances, heaters, laser printers, power tools, and other high-draw devices that do not belong on AV, network, or rack power-management equipment.

When should I choose a smaller WattBox model?

Choose a smaller model if you only need to control one or two devices, protect a basic TV setup, or manage a small router and modem area without a full 12-outlet rack power plan.

What should I check before ordering?

Check your rack space, circuit capacity, total connected load, outlet layout, OvrC setup needs, UPS backup needs, and which devices should be individually controlled or metered.