TV unit, study desk and bedside
Power Track Sockets for Your Home
At home, a power track socket replaces the extension board behind the TV unit, under the study desk or beside the bed with one wall-fixed rail of movable sockets and USB-C ports.
Why a track at home
One rail, no extension boards
Nothing trailing on the floor
Devices plug into modules on a rail fixed to the wall, so there is no loose board behind the furniture collecting plugs and dust.
Sockets that follow the furniture
When the desk moves along the wall or a new device arrives, move a module or add one. Push in, rotate 90° clockwise, and the blue LED ring shows it has power.
USB-C on the rail
The S Ultra module puts two USB-C Power Delivery ports on the track, so phone and tablet chargers come off the desk and the bedside table.
Shutters on the socket modules
The S 44 and S 91 modules have child-proof shutters, and the track itself is IP20 touch-safe against a 1 mm probe.
Recommended
A good start for one room
The 500 mm surface track on its own or as a pack with three modules, plus USB-C charging as a single module or a three-module set.
Room by room
Where a track earns its place at home
Behind the TV unit
A TV, set-top box, router, soundbar and games console usually share one extension board pushed behind the media unit. A surface track on the wall behind or just under the unit gives each device its own socket on one rail: up to 5 on the 500 mm S 500 and up to 10 on the 1000 mm S 1000. When a device is replaced, you change or move one module and leave the rest alone. The comparison with extension cords goes into the differences.
At the study or work-from-home desk
An S 500 along the back of the desk, or on the wall just above it, holds up to 5 modules. A practical mix is socket modules for the monitor and lamp plus one S Ultra for two USB-C ports. Before relying on it for a laptop, compare the laptop's charging wattage with the output listed on the S Ultra page. The motion-activated LED strip on the track lights the desk surface under it.
Bedside, dresser and hobby bench
Beside the bed or above a dresser, a 500 mm track keeps a lamp and the chargers on one neat rail at hand height. At a hobby desk or workbench, spread the modules out along the track: positions are 100 mm apart, so a bulky plug in one module does not cover the next.
Renting, or building in
If you rent, or the furniture is already made, choose a surface track. It is fixed with the supplied M4/M5 screws and end brackets, and nothing is cut into the wall or the furniture. It still needs a supply cable and a qualified electrician, so ask your landlord before work starts.
If you are having a study table, TV unit or wardrobe built, a recessed track can sit flush in the carpentry. Hand the carpenter the cutout before the piece is made: 495 × 71 × 18 mm for the R 500 or 995 × 71 × 18 mm for the R 1000.
What not to do
A power track is fixed wiring, not a plug-in gadget, and a few limits come with that.
- Do not fit one in a bathroom, on a balcony or outdoors. The tracks are IP20, for dry indoor rooms.
- Do not mount one beside a sink or wash basin.
- Do not wire it yourself. It goes on a dedicated circuit with a 32 A Type B/C MCB and a 30 mA RCCB, fitted by a qualified electrician.
- Do not exceed 8,000 W across the track, or the 13 A or 15 A rating of a single socket module.
- Do not order modules before checking your plugs. S 91 takes Type A, B, C and I plugs, S 44 takes British BS1363 (Type G) and S 49 takes German Schuko (Type F). For an appliance with an Indian round-pin plug (Type D 6 A or Type M 16 A), message support@powertrack.online first so we can confirm which module suits it.
| Spot | Track | Modules to consider |
|---|---|---|
| TV or media unit | S 500 or S 1000, surface | One socket module per device, matched to its plug |
| Study or work desk | S 500, surface | Socket modules plus an S Ultra for USB-C |
| Bedside or dresser | S 500, surface | One socket module and an S Ultra |
| New built-in furniture | R 500 or R 1000, recessed | Chosen by the plugs you will use there |
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about power track sockets at home.
The track is IP20 and touch-safe against a 1 mm probe, and the S 44 and S 91 socket modules have child-proof shutters. A module is live only once it is pushed in and rotated into place. Installation on a circuit with a 30 mA RCCB is required.
It does a different job. An extension board is portable and needs no installation. A power track is wired in permanently by an electrician on its own protected circuit, stays on the wall, and lets you add or move sockets along the rail. It suits spots where several devices live for years.
Yes, on a dry indoor wall. A surface track behind or just under the TV unit takes up to 5 modules at 500 mm or up to 10 at 1000 mm, one for each device, in place of an extension board.
A surface track is the practical option because it is fixed with screws and needs no cutout. It still has to be connected to a dedicated circuit by a qualified electrician, so get your landlord's agreement first.
No. SAGA tracks are rated IP20 and are made for dry indoor rooms only. Do not fit them in bathrooms, on balconies, outdoors or next to a sink.
It depends on the plug. S 91 accepts Type A, B, C and I plugs, S 44 British BS1363 (Type G), S 49 German Schuko (Type F), S 1+ NEMA Type A and B, and S Ultra charges over USB-C. For Indian round-pin plugs, check with support@powertrack.online before buying so we can confirm which module suits them.
It is worth considering where several devices share one spot and the mix keeps changing, such as a TV unit or a work desk. For a single appliance that never moves, an ordinary fixed socket does the job, and a track also needs an electrician and a dedicated circuit.
Keep reading
Related pages
Surface power track sockets
The screw-on S 500 and S 1000 for walls behind a TV unit or above a desk.
Power track combos
A track and its modules in one box, or a module set for a track you already own.
Power track socket price list
What a single track, a module or a pack costs today, read from the shop.
Installation guide
What the electrician will do at your home, step by step, and what to have ready.
USB-C charging points at home
Where to put USB-C charging and what the wattage figures mean for your devices.
Power track vs extension cords
How a wired-in track compares with the extension board it replaces.
Planning one room or the whole flat?
Tell us the spots you have in mind and the plugs you use there.