In its simplest form, a smart circuit breaker is an automatic circuit protection system. Breakers are installed in an electrical panel (breaker box) and each circuit is attached to a singular breaker. The breaker will monitor the circuit and in the event of a complication such as an overload, the breaker will immediately shut off that circuit. This is often colloquially called a "breaker trip" or "tripping a breaker" and it commonly happens when appliances or equipment acts up or too many high-power draw tools are placed (plugged into) a single circuit.http://www.hochiot.com/smart-circuit-breaker/