In 506, smart power adapter 200 determines whether it is capable of performing contraband detection of device 110. In some embodiments, determination of capability is based on whether smart power adapter 200 includes contraband module 204 and/or if contraband module 204 is operating properly. If smart power adapter 200 is capable of determining whether device 110 is contraband based on the received device information, in 508, contraband module 204 performs contraband detection as described in some embodiments above. For example, contraband detection includes determining, based on the received device information, whether device 110 is authorized by controlled environment to receive power while within the controlled environment. In some embodiments, this determination is based on comparing the device identifier with a list of identifiers authorized by the controlled environment for receiving power.

In 510, if smart power adapter 200 is not capable of performing contraband detection, then smart power adapter 200 transmits the device information to the connected outlet, which may or may not be implemented as a smart outlet. In 512, smart power adapter 200 receives a response from the outlet which indicates whether device 110 is contraband. In 514, smart power adapter 200 determines whether device 110 is contraband based on the performed contraband detection.