[unilynx]

If none of the current plugs are usable, can we have a low-power plug standard based on PoE?

Having both ethernet and low power from one socket would be perfect for IoT devices, save people from having to run Ethernet wiring themselves afterwards, and cut down on wireless spectrum use.

And your 'smart fridge' would just plug into both outlets and use a relay to cut 230V if the motor doesn't need to run.

[atourgates]

Wouldn't the labor/effort cost to run and terminate Ethernet vs. 120v wiring be significantly higher?

My perspective is just that of someone who's run a bit of both at an amateur level through my house, and finds terminating stupid-simple 120v wiring much, much easier than ethernet.

[mschuster91]

While PoE can run up to 120W, it requires digital circuitry for negotiation...

[rusk]

Stop talking sense! Can’t you see there’s money to be made here!