In some embodiments, connection 126 between smart outlet 120 and monitoring center 130 is capable of transmitting signaling information in conjunction with power between smart outlet 120 and monitoring center 130. Although only one connection is shown with respect to connection 126, it is understood that, in some embodiments, connection 126 comprises more than one connection between smart outlet 120 and monitoring center 130. For example, connection 126 comprises an electrical connection for relaying power as well as a wireless connection such as cellular (e.g., GSM, CDMA), Bluetooth or IEEE 802.11 (commonly known as Wi-Fi). Accordingly, smart outlet 120 communicates with monitoring center 130 over wired (e.g., electrical wiring) and/or wireless (e.g., Wi-Fi) communications.

In some embodiments, monitoring center 130 is associated with a controlled environment and, in some embodiments, coordinates with smart power adapter 116 and/or smart outlet 120 to ensure that device 110 is authorized to receive power while located within the controlled environment. In some embodiments, monitoring center 130 includes contraband detection components that allow monitoring center 130 to determine whether a device (e.g., device 110) is authorized to receive power from any outlet while the device is within the controlled environment. In some embodiments, monitoring center 130 also stores device profiles associated with devices that are allowed to receive power while located in the controlled environment.