diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a92fb77ff..3de1fa92e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -43,3 +43,8 @@ Obtain sensor data from an A1:
 ```
 data = devices[0].check_sensors()
 ```
+
+Set power state on an SP2/SP3 (0 for off, 1 for on):
+```
+devices[0].set_power(1)
+```
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diff --git a/broadlink/__init__.py b/broadlink/__init__.py
index cd9d1599f..2f3966c47 100755
--- a/broadlink/__init__.py
+++ b/broadlink/__init__.py
@@ -180,6 +180,12 @@ class device:
     response = self.cs.recvfrom(1024)
     return response[0]
 
+  def set_power(self, state):
+    packet = bytearray(8)
+    packet[0] = 2
+    packet[4] = state
+    self.send_packet(0x6a, packet)
+
   def send_data(self, data):
     packet = bytearray([0x02, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00])
     packet += data