In some embodiments, contraband module 414 determines whether device 110 is authorized to receive power based on the received identification information. This determination is based on at least one the device identification information, smart power identification information, smart outlet identification information and retrieving the appropriate rules and profiles associated with the received identification information that indicate whether device 110 is authorized to receive power. For example, contraband module 414 determines, based on an associated rule(s) and profile(s) that device 110 is authorized to receive power from an outlet in the cell of the inmate but no other outlets. Accordingly, contraband module 414 determines whether device 110 is connected to the appropriate outlet, and if so, transmits a signal that device 110 is approved to receive power. In response to this determination, contraband module 414 transmits a signal to the outlet to which device 110 is connected. In some embodiments, the signal causes the outlet to change its power state to active or inactive based on whether the device is authorized to receive power.

In some embodiments, contraband module 414 also determines whether power should be relayed through smart outlet 300 based on detecting the user of device 110 and confirming that the detected user is approved for utilizing device 110 and/or any device within the controlled environment (e.g., the controlled environment may include blacklists of inmates that are not allowed to utilize devices). Contraband module 414 communicates with device 110, smart outlet 300, and/or smart power adapter 200 to query the user for the user's identification information, such as biometric data including the user's facial data, fingerprint data, and/or voice data.