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WeMo Switch Smart Plug, Works with Alexa
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Brand | WeMo |
Color | Switch |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Material | Iron |
Connector Type | Plug in |
About this item
- Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately)
- Wemo is home automation the easy way: Plug in a Wemo Switch, download the free app, and start controlling your lights and appliances from anywhere in the world, right from your phone. No hub or subscription required
- Why come home to a dark house Why let the fan run if nobody’s home Set on and off times for your lights and small appliances
- Sync lights to sunrise, sunset, and other external events automatically. Create schedules from your phone and change them easily, whenever the mood strikes
- The Wemo Switch protects your home better than a mechanical timer. In “Away Mode”, your lights will turn on and off randomly to confuse potential intruders and make it look like somebody is home
- Works with Nest Thermostat so your lights and appliances “know” when you’re home or away, and respond automatically. Works with any smartphone or tablet running Android 4.1 and higher or iOS 8 and higher. Electrical Rating120V/15A/60Hz/1800W
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Alexa integration | 2.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
WiFi signal | 3.0 | 4.6 | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Remote Control | — | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Easy to install | — | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Tech Support | 2.6 | — | — | — | 4.3 | 4.3 |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.55 x 5.29 x 8.18 inches |
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Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
ASIN | B00BB2MMNE |
Item model number | F7C027fc |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #281,927 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #485 in Electrical Outlet Switches |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Switch |
Department | WeMo |
Manufacturer | WeMo |
Language | English |
Date First Available | July 15, 2013 |
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At a Glance:
- Remote control devices
- Set schedules/timers
- Away Mode
- Works with Alexa
Wemo Switch
The Wemo Switch Wi-Fi Smart Plug uses your existing home Wi-Fi network to provide wireless control of your lights and appliances. Using the free Wemo app, you can turn on a space heater in your garage or a fan in your kitchen, even if you're miles from home.
No subscription or hub is required: simply plug Wemo Switch into an electrical outlet, connect a device to the Smart Plug, and wirelessly control your device using a tablet or phone. This makes it easy to put a living room lamp on a schedule or – for peace of mind – randomize your home lights when you're on vacation so it looks like you're home.
What's in the Box:
- Wemo Switch Smart Plug
- Quick Start Guide
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Set Schedules and TimersUsing the free Wemo app, you can schedule a lamp to turn on at sunset, or keep your house comfortable in the summer by scheduling a fan to turn on at noon. |
Turn Off Appliances RemotelyIf you have a habit of accidentally leaving an appliance – such as a curling iron – on, Wemo Switch Smart Plug offers peace of mind by allowing you to turn it off, even if you're already halfway to the office. |
Protect Your Home with Away ModeUsing Wemo ‘Away Mode', you can create the illusion that you’re at home even when you’re away. 'Away Mode' turns plugged-in lights on and off in a random pattern. |
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Hands-Free Control with AlexaWhen paired with Amazon Alexa, the Wemo Switch Smart Plug gives you hands-free voice control over your devices. Turn your lights, appliances, or an entire room on or off using just your voice. |
Compatible with NestThe Wemo Switch Smart Plug pairs with Nest’s Thermostat to offer a range of automatic control options. The Thermostat detects when you’re home or away and syncs with Wemo Switch. Use Nest compatibility to turn a fan off when the house is empty, or have your lights switch on when you come back home. |
Add More Features with IFTTT'If This, Then That' is a free web-based service that lets you do amazing things with your Wemo. Turn lamps, coffee makers, fans and other electronics on when you’re almost home or off when you leave. With IFTTT, Wemo can even schedule the lights to turn on automatically when you open the garage. Visit the site to find 'recipes' for your Wemo Switch. |
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Wi-Fi Enabled | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Control from Anywhere | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Works with Alexa | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Away Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Set Schedules/Timers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Energy Monitoring | ✓ | |||
Design | Plug-In | Plug-In | Plug-In | In-Wall |
Control Lights/Fans | ✓ | |||
No Hub Required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Product Description
Did you forget to turn off the window A.C.? How about that curling iron? Want the living room lamp to turn on when the sun goes down—automatically? The Wemo Switch gives you control of your lamps and small appliances whenever you want, wherever you choose, with tons of options for scheduling and automation. Paired with Amazon Alexa, you can control your lamps and appliances with just the power of your voice. When Wemo works with Nest Thermostat, you can set your lights to turn off automatically when you leave the house, and on when you get home again. No central hub or subscription is required. Wemo also has an on/off switch on the unit, in case the Wi-Fi goes down. Compatible with Apple iOS 8 or higher and Android 4.1 or higher. Electrical Rating 120V/15A/60Hz/1800W. 24-hr Wemo support is available at 1-844-745-WEMO. Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz 802.11n,Product dimensions:2.9 inch L x 4.5 inch H x 2.2 inch D,Weight:8.9 ounces,Plugs into any regular 120v wall outlet.
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
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Customers like the quality of the switch. They say it works well and is easy to set up. However, some customers have reported issues with connectivity and value. They mention that the switch loses connection frequently and the app is buggy at times. Customers are also mixed on ease of use, alexa compatibility, and performance.
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Customers like the quality of the electrical plug. They say it works well, is easy to set up, and works well with other devices. Some customers also say that the product is really nice and opens a whole world of smart home opportunities.
"...This Wemo outlet works flawlessly when house-power is stable (See •• below)...." Read more
"...TLDR: device works well enough, however the lack of ability to setup/add your WeMo switch on a new device unless you're physically at the device is..." Read more
"...This thing does what it says it does, has a good app, and works well for me...." Read more
"...and, while I loved that one, and it worked great, it stopped working after a few days (see my review if curious about what happened)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the control provided by the electrical plug. They mention that it allows them to control their home devices from anywhere with a wifi or 3G connection. Some say that the switch always shows up and can be controlled manually just fine. They also appreciate the ability to control electricity with a command of their voice. The setup is simple, and the application allows for easy control of devices whether you're home or not.
"...the first day, and no issues with connectivity and no issues controlling my heater at home...." Read more
"...The WeMo App comes with a drop down menu list that includes:..." Read more
"...and because they connect to your wifi, the can be controlled from anywhere from your phone, which is a big plus...." Read more
"...is compatible with Android and iOS devices and it allows you to control your home devices from anywhere you have a wifi, 3G or 4G connection...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the electrical plug. Some mention that it was very straightforward, with a user-friendly interface. However, others say that it has been frustrating to set up and working consistently, with insufficient directions and a small learning curve.
"...Simple home automation done affordably well.)The CON's:• Large protrusion from the outlet, bulky on the wall...." Read more
"...The user interface is clear, simple to use, and attractive...." Read more
"...when you install your first smart switch, because there is a small learning curve, and you'll probably thrash around a bit...." Read more
"...They were all very easy to set up on the network...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the Alexa compatibility of the electrical plug. Some mention that it works with Alexa or the dot, and does interact with the Echo well. However, others say that it does not pair with their Amazon Echo or work from outside their home. The app is not able to communicate with the WeMo reliably.
"...Bulbs recognized instantly, Hub has no wifi accessibility issues, and on/off response is very quick in the app...." Read more
"...But I bought it with the Echo, and so far I cannot get them to talk...." Read more
"...I have been able to use them away from home. They function over 3-4g networks but work better over wifi." Read more
"...This is somewhat frustrating.Also, it will not detect or connect to your 5g home wireless...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the electrical plug. Some mention that the app is pretty stable, and the switch is incredibly reliable and responsive. They say it's dependable in most home automation environments, and solid. However, other customers say that the technology is not reliable, and that the apps is flaky.
"...conceptually these are nice, however, I believe we have some bugs in the software that really need to be addressed soon...." Read more
"...It's stable, provides lots of flexibility and IS a recommended buy.Would I buy another one?..." Read more
"...Not "Smart", not easy, not reliable...." Read more
"...I think that the WeMo platform is stable and well thought out although I do wish there was a laptop/desktop (non-mobile) interface...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the electrical plug. They mention that it loses connection every one or two weeks, the app and WiFi connection can be buggy at times, and the disconnects happen frequently. Some say that the bulbs are slow to pair and that it's very slow to set up their own WiFi.
"...Doesn't always recover from a power outage. A power outage can be hard on devices, since it's often not a clean drop in line voltage... but more of..." Read more
"...I press the off button the WeMo and wait too long, the computer will remain in an off state even after the WeMo is turned on again, meaning you..." Read more
"...They do not recover on their own. My router is less than a year old...." Read more
"...Right away I was unable to complete the setup. It was not connecting well to my wireless...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the electrical plug. They mention that the app required for use is absolute trash, the product concept is poor, and the product is worthless and unreliable. Customers also say that the device is a total waste of time and money, with inadequate features. They also mention that it's expensive for functionality and a bit underwhelming.
"...I got my first Switch as a gift, and I frankly thought it was a poor product concept - after all, what kind of poor schmuck is too lazy to turn off..." Read more
"...Apparently, Belkin customer service is even worse. This is a buggy product. Find another brand of wireless switch...." Read more
"...the "instructions" included with this device were laughably inadequate...." Read more
"...My kids love playing with the app. Given there are no monthly fees, the app is free, and the sophistication yet ease of the rule setup the value..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the app compatibility of the electrical plug. For example, they mention that the iPhone app is very finicky at identifying a new device, and the Wemo app itself is pretty wonky. They also say that the setup using the WeMo app is a bit obscure, and that the app constantly loses them. Customers also say there is no help available in the We Mo app, and it's not refined.
"...All three devices routinely fall off the network on their own...." Read more
"...1. The app is not refined and often requires several attempts at various tasks in the setup before success is achieved...." Read more
"...They work fine, but can be very picky. Belkin's support sucks eggs.MULTIPLE SITES:..." Read more
"...Even for the Switch and initial Light Switch, the app constantly loses them and the only way to find them again is to go off Wifi on the iPhone...." Read more
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Important advice: do not be in a hurry when you install your first smart switch, because there is a small learning curve, and you'll probably thrash around a bit. Thankfully, I had read the reviews here on Amazon, so I knew to expect the setup to be a little bit trying. But after I learned what to do, it was seamless. When you get your switch, just plug it in to a wall outlet within range of your wireless network, and also plug a lamp into it (for testing). Next, connect your smartphone's wifi to the switch's "temporary" network, which will be called Wemo.Switch.XXX (where XXX are the last 3 digits of the serial number) instead of to your local area network. Then open the Belkin Wemo App on your smartphone (Android 4.0 or later, or iPhone) while connected to the temporary network.
The very first time you connect to one of these temporary networks, it will ask you to help the switch get onto your local area network (LAN), so at that time, you need to type in the name of your LAN (called SSID in the documentation) and its password. If you buy 50 switches, you'll only need to do this once, because Belkin will then store the information in the cloud for any future switches in your house to use.
After that, the Belkin Wemo App should switch back to your regular LAN, and then should open a screen when you can name the switch--use the name that describes the device you'll be switching (I named mine Bird Lights, Green Up Light, and Red Up Light, for example). Once that's done, you can (if you wish) create rules for the switch, in case you want to use it as a timer, for example.
Also, once this is done, if you have an Amazon Echo device, just say "Alexa, discover Belkin Wemo devices", and it should find them within a reasonably short time (perhaps minutes, but in my case, only seconds). Once it has found them, you can command the Echo to turn the switches on/off, by saying, for example, "Alexa, turn on Bird Lights" (or whatever your switch is called) or "Alexa, turn off Bird Lights".
It's that simple. I didn't have a single issue with any of the three switches once I understood the procedure.
Note also that soon after installation, each switch wanted to get a firmware update. This is new software for inside the switch that gets downloaded from the Belkin website. It will ask you (when you connect to the Belkin Wemo App) if the firmware update can proceed, and when you give the go-ahead, the switch may be unreachable for a few minutes while the firmware downloads and the switch reboots. Give it 20 minutes to be sure--everything should be back after that.
I had none of the problems (reported just a few weeks ago) with Echo--it found them quickly and turns them either on or off as requested. I also put two devices in a group (using the Belkin Wemo App), and the Echo lets me turn them on/off all at once using the group name.
Good product. Worth the staggering $40+ per switch cost for those few devices that have special needs. In my case, that was one set of lights that I wanted to come on at sunrise and off at sunset (the Bird Lights), and without needing an actual light sensor. Also, two lamps that sit in corners where it's difficult to reach their switch. I turn them off later at night to prepare my eyes for bedtime--so the smart switches allow me to turn them off without having to climb over furniture just to reach the physical switches of the lamp.
Yay for home automation, Amazon Echo, and Belkin Wemo.
It's been in use for over 5 months at the time of this review (19SEP16).
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OVERVIEW: I use this (and several other Wemo devices) with my Echo (aka Alexa!)- which means I only use this device "locally". (I don't have any application where I count on this device to respond to me when I'm abroad.) This Wemo outlet works flawlessly when house-power is stable (See •• below). I have other Wemo devices that I have programmed on/off times of day... my personal application of this switch does not require any daily routines to be programmed.
My only interaction with this device is voice commands (e.g. "Alexa, turn TV off").
>>The outlet controls the power to the TV. There are times when the TV has been left on and the remote is not within eyesight. Walking through the room I can simply command Alexa to turn off the TV - and walah! for a one-time expense of 40 bucks I have solved the family conflict of "where's the *+=#$*@ remote. (and the buttons on the new TVs are too stealthy for me).
The PRO's:
Part of the Wemo family- Wemo's simple *but stable* cloud programming allows me to set up times of day to turn my device on or off. Times of day can be absolute (e.g. "11:00 PM- TURN OFF") or can be relative (e.g. "Turn off 30 min after sunset"). Really... if you aren't familiar with Wemo power in your home- read up or just buy a single device to test it out. Simple home automation done affordably well.)
The CON's:
• Large protrusion from the outlet, bulky on the wall. (As you can see- I gave it 5 stars because I don't care about the bulky protrusion- but this "feature" still exists).
•• Doesn't always recover from a power outage. A power outage can be hard on devices, since it's often not a clean drop in line voltage... but more of a "brown out" situation (low voltage still present/not cool for electronic components)- or worse-a surge in power before a brown out. This condition also impacts my wireless router (randomly)- so the inability for the switch to come back online following a power outage is also affected by my router's ability to come back online. In the 5 months I've had this switch I've had to walk over an manually press the reset button on the rear of the device. No biggee- unless I used this device in a remote-control scenario). Again- this feature hasn't diminished my 5 star rating.
Net Evaluation= none of the cons take away from why I purchased this device. It's stable, provides lots of flexibility and IS a recommended buy.
Would I buy another one? The $40 price tag drives a fair amount of "need" on my part before I'll part with the cash. I've tried other competitors with a slightly lower price, however the cloud support & set up doesn't hold a candle to Wemo.
DISCLOSURE: Wemo (nor anyone else) gave me a single nickel to write this review. It's absolutely unbiased- I'm motivated only by the desire to share a good thing with others when I come across it. Happy Automating.....
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The Switch took a little longer as I had to plan a time I could turn the power off to my den. You will need to know how to proper wire a light switch though the instructions are fairly good that came with the switch. Since I had done the wifi connection with the plug, I had no issues connecting the Switch to my network. Recently, I just discovered the long press rule of the switch which I paired with my plug, so now the switch can turn on lights in my den or the lamp plugged into the WeMo plugged in the bedroom.
As other people have reported, the software is junk. It's too slow to do anything in (even navigating between screens), takes too long to refresh, looks terrible and just generally feels sloppy. However, if you're willing to tolerate it, it will get the job done.
The device can be controlled via IFTTT (If This Then Than) although it's only very basic. You can turn it off and on - that's it. Unfortunately you can't get at the timer function built into the device.
Discovery via Amazon Echo is also simple ("Alexa, discover my appliances"). It uses the name you assigned your switch in the WeMo app (so you can call the switch "Coffeemaker" and tell Alexa to "Turn on Coffeemaker"). Again, very primitive. You can't say things like, "Alexa, turn on my coffee maker in half an hour" or "at 7am".
The device remembers all its settings if it looses power.
I got this device with the hopes that I could turn my UV sterilizer (used to cure 3D prints) on and set auto-off timers hands-free via my Echo (e.g. "Alexa, Turn my UV sterilizer on for 3 hours"). It didn't quite live up to my expectations in this regard, although I was able to set a delayed timer in the WeMo app (to always turn off the appliance x minutes after turning on) and then tell Alexa to turn it on. So as long as I'm happy with pre-set 3 hour cycle, it works.
Belkin advertises IFTTT as a selling point for these devices but fails to mention the enormous transactional delay. You hit the Light Switch and IFTTT will indeed toggle your Switch... 15 minutes later. That's not very useful. Having one device control another is clearly a significant use case and yet it's an afterthought for Belkin.
Rather than returning the products, I changed my intended usage of the devices and toggle them from my Android tablet or phone, which is clearly Belkin's intended primary use case. I don't know who would prefer this over a p2p connection between devices but I guess you have to appreciate that's just what the devices are intended to do. If you're imagining any other use, give up for now.
Unfortunately, the WeMo products don't even do this very well. The Android app is sluggish and buggy. Want to turn on the lights? You wait 5 seconds while the app starts, 5 seconds while it polls your WiFi and 5 seconds while it refreshes the screen and makes the WeMo devices it finds available. I have a Nexus 7 and an HTC One so I'm inclined to believe it's the app and not my Android products.
Now you're ready to turn on your lights... But wait! Do you want to upgrade your firmware? How about now? How about now?
The app should prioritize operating the devices, not managing or upgrading them. As it stands, the WeMo products are vastly less convenient than even the worst-located hard-wired switch could possibly be. You could probably invent the light bulb before your WeMo product could turn it on. At least you can use your smartphone?
There's potential here but I think the WeMo devices are still only suitable for early adopters who're willing to put up with a lot of ****. Don't count on this product being reliable, fast or easy.
Added a star because as of June 26 2017, Google Home is available in Canada and it supports WEMO switches! The one wemo switch I have is on my bedroom fan and I've just ordered a second!
If all you need is control over one device this should do the trick.