A round white environmental control unit with grey directional buttons, a central round button, and a small digital display.

PowerLink 4 (North America)

by AbleNet

$330.00, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The unit itself is easy to plug in and program, but it only helps once it is paired with the right switch placed in the right spot. Choosing the control mode and timing to fit the person's skills and goals goes better with a therapist's input. A family can get it running alone, but results are meaningfully better with professional guidance.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The PowerLink 4 is a control unit that lets someone use a single switch to turn on a plugged-in appliance, such as a fan, a blender, or a toy. It has two outlets and two switch jacks, and it also works with AbleNet's Big Beamer and Jelly Beamer wireless switches. Six control modes decide how the appliance runs: it can act like a normal switch, run for a set time from 1 to 99 seconds or minutes, toggle on and off, count activations, or need both switches pressed together. The built-in display makes setting times and viewing counts simple, which suits cause-and-effect practice, cooperative play, and tracking progress. You will need your own switch and appliance, since neither is included.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$330.00

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Details

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Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$330.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Plug the PowerLink into a wall outlet, plug an appliance into one of its outlets, and plug a switch into a switch jack.
  • With a guide
    1. Use the on-board display to pick one of the six control modes and set the seconds or minutes for the timed modes.
    2. Test with the person's actual switch and appliance before starting an activity, and plan on about 15 to 30 minutes to get comfortable with the modes. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP, or ATP can help pick the right switch, choose where to place it, and match the control mode to the person's goals, such as timed mode for building cause and effect or two-switch mode for shared play. Plan on a short session, then follow-up as needs change.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from AbleNet — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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