The present invention relates to a device allowing the electrical powering of an electrical appliance, having a remote control module allowing the activation of the electrical supply of the electrical appliance and allowing the reception of messages, the device including means for detecting the connection of the electrical appliance, the detection of the connection triggering a phase of electrical powering of the electrical appliance for a first duration, and, on receipt of a message during the first duration, maintaining the electrical supply of the electrical appliance beyond the first duration.