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WeMo Switch Smart Plug Wi Fi Works with Amazon Alexa
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.4
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Device Compatibility
147wemo, app, smart, amazon echo, echo
+73%
-27%
" ... The app is nice and connected fairly easily to my echo. ... "
" ... Works great with Alexa! ... "
" ... It works remotely with iPhone, but I wanted it for the Alexa capability. ... "
" ... Works great with Amazon Echo. ... "
" ... Using IFTTT at the time, we could tell our Google Home to turn the tree off and on. ... I dropped a widget on my Android powered phone and could do it even faster, or as we were walking up to the house to admire the tree through the window as we approached. ... And Wemo is generally connected with most smart home devices as they're a pretty common name in that space. ... "
" ... Hooks up with Alexa too. ... "
" ... Just be sure to set up the WeMo app before trying to do anything with Alexa. ... "
" ... Using it in conjunction with my Alexa and had no problems. ... "
Software Platform
92alexa, app, switches, smart, switch
+75%
-25%
" ... Works great with Alexa! ... "
" ... "Alexa, turn on Christmas." ... "
" ... Works well with Alexa as well as the app. ... "
" ... The Wemo app words great. ... "
" ... Love my Wemo stuff . ... "
" ... Using IFTTT at the time, we could tell our Google Home to turn the tree off and on. ... Now Wemo has a direct integration with Google Assistant, so no need for IFTTT to do the same thing. ... Setup is easy through the app. ... "
" ... Easy to program via the wemo app. ... "
" ... Just be sure to set up the WeMo app before trying to do anything with Alexa. ... "
Ease of Use
74setup, easy to set, set, app, easy to use
+86%
-14%
" ... Every now and then I have to reset the device but its fairly simple to do. ... "
" ... Setup is easy through the app. ... "
" ... The set up was super easy. ... "
" ... Easy to program and works well on my wifi. ... Easy set up, working well and I love that it has a Sunset mode that can determine that time on it's own so I don't have to fiddle with it once it's set up. ... "
" ... This rocks, does everything as advertised with easy paring. ... "
" ... It was slightly tricky getting these set up but after I figured out the first one the other two were a breeze. ... "
" ... Easy to program via the wemo app. ... "
" ... The product is fairly easy to install. ... "
Apps
69wemo, alexa, control, switch, works great
+75%
-25%
" ... App is easy to use, have used for over a year. ... "
" ... The app is nice and connected fairly easily to my echo. ... "
" ... Works well with Alexa as well as the app. ... "
" ... The Wemo app words great. ... "
" ... App looks like it was built in 90's but works really well with Amazon echo products ... "
" ... Love my Wemo stuff . ... "
" ... Using IFTTT at the time, we could tell our Google Home to turn the tree off and on. ... Now Wemo has a direct integration with Google Assistant, so no need for IFTTT to do the same thing. ... Setup is easy through the app. ... "
" ... Easy to program via the wemo app. ... "
Setup
61easy, set, instructions, easy to install, easy to set
+80%
-20%
" ... Set up was not too difficult and it was reasonably easy to follow the brief written directions and instructions in the associated app. ... "
" ... Setup is easy through the app. ... "
" ... The set up was super easy. ... "
" ... Easy set up, working well and I love that it has a Sunset mode that can determine that time on it's own so I don't have to fiddle with it once it's set up. ... "
" ... This rocks, does everything as advertised with easy paring. ... "
" ... If you have the patience to make it through the setup process, this product does what it is supposed to do. ... "
" ... It was slightly tricky getting these set up but after I figured out the first one the other two were a breeze. ... "
" ... The product is fairly easy to install. ... "
Product Reliability
61working, stopped working, switches, ago, wemo
+43%
-57%
" ... I’ve had this switch one year now, and can conclude overall I’m disappointed with it. ... "
" ... I Purchased to Wemo switches in November 2016. ... After one year of usage I can report the switches fail to stay connected to the Internet and function properly. ... "
" ... The device lasted just over 1 year before the wifi part started cutting in and out until it ultimately quit. ... "
" ... Overpriced and fails to work after only a couple months of use. ... "
" ... Then after iunplugging it for a couple months, Alexa doesn’t recognize it. ... "
" ... Stopped working after 6 months ... "
" ... After a few hours of trying to get this thing set up, it worked . ... sporadically for about 3 months. ... "
" ... This thing only works for a few months then continually has to keep being reprogrammed. ... "
Wifi
51network, wi fi, wemo, signal, app
+49%
-51%
" ... In spite of reasonable Wi-Fi signal, at random times it loses network connectivity and cannot be located by the app. ... "
" ... Resetting to the network is frustrating in the process must be repeated numerous times to complete the connection process. ... "
" ... The only way to connect to this device is with Wi Fi, except it doesn't even show up on the wifi settings. ... "
" ... The device lasted just over 1 year before the wifi part started cutting in and out until it ultimately quit. ... "
" ... First one died, second one fails to detect device unless connected to home Wi-Fi. ... "
" ... Then, it stopped working after I had to change my WiFi password. ... "
" ... I tried resetting the plug, app and Wi-Fi but still doesn't work. ... "
" ... Loses wifi connectivity frequently. ... "
Capacity
26home, room, living room, lamps, lamp
+96%
-4%
" ... I bought it to manage the porch light on my house. ... "
" ... I already have 2 from that brand in another room, and those work without fail. ... "
" ... In the winter I plugged a space heater in to this for my garage. ... We have 4 in our house. ... "
" ... I use it every night to turn off the lamp across the room and downstairs. ... "
" ... Also it's nice because it makes people think someone's home. ... "
" ... Love this for our house. ... "
" ... I own 4 of these, very useful especially when coming home to a dark house, ... "
" ... I bought two for my dad because he loves automating our house. ... "
Features
24turn, wemo, timer, switches, switch
+88%
-13%
" ... There's an awkward layout between my bed and the nearest light switches. ... "
" ... Wish it had a "on/off timer" feature but for price works great. ... "
" ... I really like these WeMo switches. ... They also work with my LED light bulbs and are dimmable. ... "
" ... There is also a timer feature in the app which can turn the switches on and off at specified times. ... "
" ... It has a built-in feature to automate your lights on an "away" schedule which is pretty handy. ... "
" ... I love almost everything about the WeMo Switch: ... "
" ... Nice to be able to schedule my light to turn off and on when I'm not at home. ... "
" ... Other WeMo devices include 3 Light switches. ... "
Controls
21switches, lights, control, wemo, switch
+86%
-14%
" ... The switch is programmed and is consistent in its operation. ... "
" ... Because it turned on/off with a knob instead of digital buttons, I setup another IFTTT to turn on the space heater 30 minute before I planned to workout in the garage. ... "
" ... Nice to be able to turn your lights on with your phone so your home isn't dark when you get there. ... "
" ... I am able to use it with Alexa and I use the app so I can control my lights even when I am not home. ... "
" ... And otherwise, enjoy the convenience of the switches. ... "
" ... Have to always use app to control switch. ... "
" ... Alexa controls them all without a problem ... "
" ... I bought a couple of these switches. ... "
Network
20signal, network, house, wi fi, connectivity
+55%
-45%
" ... I will say, we have a strong wifi signal, which probably helps, but I have had no connection problems. ... We have 4 in our house. ... "
" ... For signal strength capability to attach to your Home wireless network. ... "
" ... This product regularly disconnects from my WiFi despite excellent signal strength of other devices in the same area. ... "
" ... Switch is in the garage, 2 rooms away from router, beyond a cinder block wall,. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, and works as two separate signals and one more network in my house. ... "
" ... That's great, except the wi-fi doesn't connect reliably where I want to use it (the signal is good for my phone, but the antenna in the WeMo switch isn't as good I guess). ... "
" ... having a mesh home network helps so much with reliability. ... "
" ... Now both are connected to lamps in different rooms ... "
Marketplace
19works as advertised, expected, another, amazon, purchased
+79%
-21%
" ... Between that, the fact that I own (and love) an Amazon Echo, and that this was a lightning deal, I figured I'd give it a shot. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Obviously, I responded, and never heard from them again. ... "
" ... That's great for a future customer, but what about me now? ... "
" ... Works Great Thanks ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
Ports
17plugs, wemo, switches, plugged, outlet
+65%
-35%
" ... Plug never fails. ... "
" ... I love that i can use this anywhere and plug in anything ! ... "
" ... I think smart plug technology needs refinement at this time. ... "
" ... I just received the new Wemo mini plug and will see how that works. ... "
" ... I have both the outlet switch and the wall switch. ... "
" ... The best thing about Belkin Wemo products is that there is no required hub, each unit connects directly to your router. ... "
" ... These are the best smart plug. ... "
" ... My entire home has every lamp plugged in with a WeMo switch -- many of the switches I have a power strip plugged in so that multiple lights are all plugged into one switch, and thus I have more than double the number of lights as switches. ... "
Returns
14window, sent, could, back, returned
-100%
" ... Angry about it and me for not returning it originally. ... "
" ... Sent it back and got the newer model. ... "
" ... I sent it back. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... so we had to return it ... "
" ... If I could return it, I would do so. ... "
" ... Wish I could get my money back. ... "
" ... why is this not shown to be able to return it? ... "
Product As Described
11works as advertised, expected, exactly, far, exactly as advertised
+100%
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... So far this works as expected. ... "
" ... Always works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Price
10worth, waste of money, save, price, recommend
+40%
-60%
" ... Not worth the money. ... "
" ... waste of money. ... "
" ... Not worth the money! ... "
" ... WASTE OF MONEY!! ... "
" ... I wish I had every cent I paid for these back. ... "
" ... I will not buy them again at any cost. ... "
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