I was worried after reading the reviews from some who these didn't work well for them, but having a Homekit enabled light marked high on the list for us, and the Wemo seemed to be the best. We've used their plugs in the past and they worked fine.
Happy to report that the switch works great. Zero issues. (Sigh of relief). If I do have issues, I'll try to remember to update the review, as I've ordered more.
The switch does have that LED circle that I wish we could turn off from the app. Our switch is for the outdoor lights, so it's not in a bedroom, so the light on the actual switch isn't a bother at night--just wish we could turn it off if we wanted to.
As far as temperature goes. The switch does get slightly warm, but not hot when the light is on. Since it's the porch light, it's on for hours at night, but it doesn't get any hotter, just warm.
Installation wasn't bad, just make sure to get the neutral wire to the right spot. The neutral wire was not connected directly to the old switch device, but was back in the box. Even knowing this, I just about hooked up the wrong colors. Just keep an eye on matching the diagram.
I love that the switch is Siri enabled now, and we set up an automation through the Home app. Works great!
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From the manufacturer
Wemo WiFi Light Switch
Easy Setup
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Control From AnywhereThe Wemo Light Switches let you wirelessly control lights and devices from anywhere. Simply use the Wemo App to control your lights from the couch, the coffee shop, or the Caribbean. |
Set Schedules and TimersWith Wemo Light Switch, you can set worry-free schedules for your lights. Using the free Wemo App, you can schedule a porch light to turn on at sunset, or keep your house comfortable by scheduling the ceiling fan to turn on before you arrive. |
Protect Your HomeUsing Wemo Light Switch’s 'Away Mode,' you can create the illusion that you’re home even when you’re away. 'Away Mode' turns lights on and off in a random pattern. |
Group and ControlWemo gives you another level of control over your Wemo devices with its long-press feature. You can group multiple Wemo devices together and turn everything on or off with a single 2-second press on your Wemo Light Switch. |
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Works with Apple HomeKitWemo is compatible with Apple HomeKit. You can control your Wemo Light Switch with the Apple Home app and Siri from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, or HomePod. Turn your lights, ceiling fans, or an entire room on or off using just your voice. |
Works with Amazon AlexaWemo works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa to give you hands-free voice control over your lights and devices. Pair Wemo Light Switch with Alexa to switch your lights on and off with just the power of your voice. *Amazon, Alexa, Echo Plus, Echo Dot, and all related logos and motion marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. |
Works with the Google AssistantWemo works with the Google Assistant, allowing you to control your lights using your Google Home devices, your Android smartphone, or any other device with built-in Google Assistant support. You’ll enjoy seamless, intuitive voice control over any light that’s connected to Wemo Light Switch. |
More Features with IFTTT"If This, Then That" is a free web-based service that opens up an amazing array of possibilities for your Wemo Light Switch. Visit IFTTT.com to find applets to turn Wemo Light Switch on and off based on real-world events, receive push notifications about light activity, and much more. |
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| Price | — | — | $124.99 | — | — |
| WiFi Enabled and Control from Anywhere | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works with Voice | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Away Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Night Mode | ✓ | ||||
| Set Schedules/Timers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Energy Monitoring | ✓ | ||||
| 3-Way Compatible | ✓ | ||||
| Design | Plug-In | Plug-In | In-Wall | In-Wall | In-Wall |
| Control In-Wall Lights/Fans | On/Off | On/Off | Dimmable | ||
| No Hub Required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Sold By | Stilson and Company | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | PC,EF-1006,ROHS,UL94-V0 | Plastic | Plastic |
| switch type | DIP Switch | Rocker, Flow Switch | One-way | — | One-way | Decora Rocker |
| connector type | Plug In | Wireless | Screw | Clamp | Screw | Wire Leads |
| number of positions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| control method | voice | application, voice | touch | voice | touch | voice |
| circuit type | 1-way | 3-way | 1-way | 1-way | 1-way | 3-way |
| actuator type | Push Button | Rocker | Push Button | — | Push Button | Rocker |
| terminal type | Spst | Physical | Screw | — | Screw | Wire Leads |
| operation mode | ON-OFF-ON | manual | Off,Smart Switch | ON-OFF-ON | OFF, Smart Switch | ON-OFF-ON |
| mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Pole,Wall Mount | Pole | Pole,Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
| specification met | — | — | UL | ETL | UL | Ul, Fcc, Csa, Nom, Wi-fi, Matter |
Set up can be tricky but works fine.
Once wired in, I commenced to attempting to add it to my Wifi network. I already have the Wemo app and other Wemo devices I've been using already. You start by opening the app and adding the switch to your network through the app. Once I got past the part where you enter the Wifi password my phone started going wonky. The app would just close then re-open and kept kicking on and off of Wifi. It was stuck in this loop. I tried different things, resetting, power cycling phone, etc, etc. I had suspected that I entered my Wifi password incorrectly. I was just about ready to give up and see if there was a tech support # I could call, and I finally got back to the screen to enter my Wifi password. I entered it correctly this time and after a little while everything connected and the switch is now working fine.So, in summary, this tells me that if you enter the Wifi password incorrectly, instead of just telling you the password is incorrect like anything else in the world, this app just keeps trying to connect and gets stuck in this loop. I blame this more on the app than the switch though.Another thing about the switch - The "button" is always illuminated and there's nothing indicating it's on or off. So in my case, I'm using it for my front porch light. I can't see the light from inside the house, so I can't tell if it's on or off during the day. I would like the switch to have some kind of light that illuminates when it's on like the timer switch I was previously using did. That would correct that issue. This switch isn't a directional switch, it's just a click on and click off type of deal.What I do like:The switch has a reset button on it so you don't have to kill the power if you find yourself in need to resetting the switch.The switch fits in a standard size wall plate, so you don't need to use a special wall plate. In my case I installed it in a two gang with the other switch just being a standard switch.The Wemo app allows you to set schedules. For example, I have my front light scheduled to come on at 5pm and turn off at 11pm, then back on at 5am and off at 7am. Once it's summer time again, I'll adjust those times in the app. This is quite simple to set up and use.
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Everything seems to work well, have installed 2 so far
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Excelente con Alexa y Siri.
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Purchase another light switch from another company would not work this one did without any problems
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Israel Chávez
Bueno, funcional y de calidad.
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Instalación y configuración fácil la primera ocasión.
Si cambias tu clave wifi es más difícil reiniciarlo y que retomé la nueva clave.
Si vas a actualizar tu casa, piensa comprar un módem o router más robusto, ya que esta tecnología solo corre en la red wifi 2.4 por lo que si tienes el módem básico de tu compañía de internet o compras un módem económico para extender tu red, seguramente los accesorios WEMO se desconectarán y pasarás mucho tiempo quejándote y “reconfigurando”
Excelente producto.
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