
Review Summary
2020-11-03T19:00:00
Had one for the last four years in the kitchen has worked 100% and now getting more for the rest of the house
Zack
2020-10-11T20:00:00
When they work they are good but they are always having issues with wifi. They dont work with 5 ghz. once they disconcet you have to resetup everything and cant delete old ? I would never buy these again.
Pierreb
2020-08-13T20:00:00
We bought this about two years ago, and it's always struggling to connect to our WiFi, or it drops the connection every time we reconnect it. I prefer a normal light switch over this
allia
2020-07-02T20:00:00
Used to love this switch. However my light switch that has worked fine is now useless since I changed my home modem/router. It will not reconnect. I have gone through all of the procedures for troubleshooting: Restarted the modem, factory reset my light switch, reinstalled the app etc. The app successfully connects through to the switch, then to my wifi, then at the last step it (discovering you WEMO device) it fails and keeps saying "cannot add WEMO to your account." I have tried multiple times. Same thing with my WEMO smart plug, same issue.
GJKMD
2020-06-21T20:00:00
Our wemo switch has a very hard time staying connected to the WiFi router that is all of 20 feet away line of sight connected. When it loses the connection it is a huge hassle to reconnect. But if you don't it has an amber flashing warning light. Terrible design.
Pinkie
2020-06-04T20:00:00
Works great, looks great and easy to install and activate. The Wemo app is easy to use, and the integrate seamlessly with Google Home.
E B.
2020-05-29T20:00:00
I have had this item for a couple of years. At first it ran flawlessly. Newer firmware has made it more and more complicated. I need something to turn on/off the light. Don't care about Alexa, Google, personal accounts etc.
Gatos
2020-05-04T20:00:00
I have had these light switches for over a year and they work great. Every now and then they lose connection but with a little work I can get them back operating.
Wolverine
2020-04-28T20:00:00
I have several and love the product itself. It is really bad customer service to ship a defective product and then require your customers to pay to return it. Long hold times and a poorly designed RMA process also make the experience poor. Belkin cost me a few hours and also wanted more money because they shipped a bad product. It seems the accountants are driving the experience vs the people that care about the customers. Tough position to take when you are competing against companies like Google and we have other choices for what we buy.
Wain K.
2020-04-22T20:00:00
I couldn't get it to work and I am returning it. Disappointed.
Skotty22
2020-04-07T20:00:00
Wanted to purchase a "cousin" to the WEMO Smart Switch and was pleasantly surprised. Transitioning from the digital DST Timer Switches, and this was as good a time as it gets. The initial operation was flawed, then an "Update" was provided via email; it made the difference!
STEEL
2020-02-22T19:00:00
Great product, easy to use and was a snap to install.
Nando3168
2020-02-03T19:00:00
I actually bought 4 of these switches but they have mostly been a failure. The problem is that in spite of the fact that I have really strong wifi signals around the house and have reset and reset and tried all of the recommendations from the manufacturer several times, the switches just do not want to stay hooked up to my wifi. I have even purchased wifi extenders to try to remedy the problem, but it persists. At any one time maybe one out of the four shows that it is detected by my iphone, and it isn't necessarily the same one all of the time. I've pretty much given up and just use them as manual paddle switches.
Rick 2.
2020-02-02T19:00:00
While I have only had my Wemo installed for about a week now, I absolutely love it!! Ease of install was a breeze if you have just a basic knowledge of residential electrical. The app is simple to use and adding it to my echo account was simple as well. I love not having to get out of bed in the middle of the night when I get hot to turn on my ceiling fan.
ashton5451
2020-01-30T19:00:00
Had to change out rhree times before it would work. Poor quality. Works great when you use rhe switch but iften does not work when not home and try to use app. Second day not working and out of town. Would not buy again.
Michael 1.
2019-12-26T19:00:00
Everytime the router resets...or a power out, we have to reconnect every switch to the router....6 of them. This is a time consuming process and they won't connect on 1st, 2and, 3rd try. It takes 5 or more tries to get them back online. Each one seems to be looking for an SSID of Nicole's WIFI...this doesn't even exist here. Look elsewhere for a better product. But if you one, I have 6 for sale....
Nick856
2019-12-10T19:00:00
Not much to say really. It is a Wi-Fi switch that works like it is supposed to. I had a bit of trouble getting it to find my router, but it all worked out in the end. Link to Alexa was easy. Only time will tell it's reliability.
Jersey m.
2019-12-04T19:00:00
Second wemo we have bought. Product installed easily, great instructions. When it came to adding this device through the app, no problem. Poor instructions on adding a different set of rules. Got hung up on not being able to set up a second set of rules. Called help line, higher than usual call volumes. Requested a call back. Three hours later received a call back. I had finally figured out, through trial and error, on my own how to set it up. Working perfectly.
Canuckle
2019-12-02T19:00:00
Can't connect to Siri or Apple home. Works well though
Nickname111763
2019-11-18T19:00:00
Bought 5 when they were on sale to set up all my outside lights, programming was a bit finicky because of my modem but once set up they are amazing! Will be buying more in the near future
EddieM
2019-11-03T19:00:00
I wish we hadn't purchased the 4 wemo products we own. They work 50% of the time when they work at all. They apparently need constant firmware updates that doesn't seem to do anything. We have trying for 2 days to get the switches back onto the home wifi. They just don't work! We are going to throw these out and find a quality companies switches. What a waste of money and time.
Nomoore
2019-10-29T20:00:00
I have 3 of the Wifi toggle switches and love the idea of schedules and remote control. Big concern is whenever I have a power flicker the switch(s) loose connection to my AP ( I have solid Ubiquiti wireless AP ) and I have to reset them. The light blinks orange or amber until I reset them. I am doing this weekly. Also - the switches do a DHCP request every second, I mean they are the noisey on my home network. I statically assign them a IP address from my home Firewall but I see DHCP requests every second from these switches. Again, I love the idea and the schedule lights work ok but I am not sure they are worth the headache. I would think a firmware update could fix the DHCP IP request as that shouldn't happen but once a week or a day ? or hour but not every second ? Losing its SSID connection every time there is a power flicker ?
Mark C.
2019-10-11T20:00:00
Easy to install, works great.Had it installed in less than 15 min.
ThomasT
2019-09-27T20:00:00
I like this one. Pay a little more for the WiFi switch . Ones 39$ don't buy one do the 45-50$ one . Pairs well with your phone And works well.. not perfect but worth the money
Kelel
2019-09-24T20:00:00
I have about 30 of these switches but they are constantly being disconnected and flash orange. Every other device I have is as solid as a rock. Takes about 2 days to get them back online after a power outage. I would stay clear of these.
Bradiator
2019-09-23T20:00:00
I have had these for years and they are chronically offline blinking orange or even when the switch doesn't show an issue the app cant find them. I have to restart or reset them almost monthly. These devices are completely unreliable I will never purchase another Wemo device again.
David33618
2019-09-15T20:00:00
Good luck trying to reconnect after an outage and good luck trying to get help. A waste of money
Homeowner
2019-09-07T20:00:00
We have several wemo plugs but this is our first switch. Installation was straightforward but does require some experience with electrical tools. The switch booted up quickly and I was able to add it to my existing home group and routines in a few minutes.
Rmurphree
2019-09-01T20:00:00
The switch will just randomly decide to turn on in the middle of the night. There are no programs associated to the switch. Just randomly wants to turn on...
MTATJ
2019-08-02T20:00:00
I bought this a week ago and installed it on a pool light. It resides in a breaker box next to the pool pump on the side of my house. It set up easily and works from the app every time. It responds much faster than anticipated, light goes on within a second of pushing the button on the app. It also works from my Amazon Alexa, which was very easy to setup also! "Alexa turn on the pool light" and it's on before I finish talking!! AWESOME
Agposey
Android smart devices running Android 4.0 or higher
iOS smart devices running iOS 5 or higher
iPod Touch 3rd Generation and later
iPhone 3GS and later
iPad (all models)
iPad Mini
Wi-Fi Router with an internet connection
Either Android 4.0 or higher/iOS 5 or higher
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 802.11n
WeMo App (downloadable from App Store or Play Store)
Supports any bulb (CFL, Incandescent, LED)
Max 600W Incandescent or 1800W Resistive at 120VAC
Neutral wire required
Replaces single pole switch. Not compatible with 3 way (multi location control) switches
Works with your existing single/double/multi-switch rocker style plates
Not designed to work with metal faceplates
722868979785
Sweet, simple and works flawlessly!
By Pbales555
Bought 3 of these to replace 3 exterior light switches - set up was a breeze. All lights now come on at sunset and off whenever I like! No more thinking about turning outside lights on and off.
Love it - however...
By Rob O.
Works flawlessly with Amazon Echo. HOWEVER, I am soon going to remove the six I have and install another brand because WEMO will NOT support 3-way circuits and/or Dimmer feature... if this were available, I will purchase WEMO instead.
The Wi-Fi enabled WeMo Light Switch allows you to turn lights on and off from anywhere--from across the house, from the backyard or from the other side of the world. WeMo Light Switch replaces a standard light switch in your home and can be controlled remotely with an Android smartphone or tablet, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. It works with your existing Wi-Fi network and anywhere your smartphone or tablet has an Internet connection (3G or 4G LTE). Easy for most Do It Yourselfers.
Free WeMo App is Easy to Use
Download the free WeMo app to your compatible Android smartphone or tablet or your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to get started. Belkin award-winning WeMo app has been designed so that simple or more complex tasks can be accomplished with ease. With Belkin updated app, you can also explore new features such as a customizable long press option (used with IFTTT), enhanced sunrise/sunset rules and away mode setting. The app also allows you to schedule tasks as simple as turning lights on after dark or before your kids come home from after-school activities or turning specific lights off every day to reduce power consumption. More complex tasks feature turning light on and off at different times on different days. Customized schedules can be easily adjusted using the WeMo app, even when you are away from home.
Turn Lights On/Off At Sunset or Sunrise
Not only can you program your lights to turn on or off at specified times, you can also set them to respond to the sun. Simply enter your city name in the WeMo App and then program your porch lights to turn on at sunset and off at sunrise. The sunset and sunrise times update every day, so whatever the season, your lights will come on when you want them to. You can also combine sun and time rules--for example, you can program your lights to turn on at sunset and off at 11pm every day. The WeMo App automatically adjusts for daylight savings.
Replace Your Existing Light Switch, Hassle-Free
WeMo Light Switch was designed for DIY installation. Watch the installation video for detailed steps, including how to check your existing switch to make sure it has a neutral wire. The included faceplate seamlessly clicks onto the wall and hides the screws underneath. Please note that the WeMo Light Switch is not compatible with lights controlled by more than one switch or with metal face plates. Metal face plates interfere with Wi-Fi signals and will not allow this product to work correctly in your home.
Backlighting Makes it Easy to Locate After Dark
The switch features subtle backlighting, making it easy to find in the dark. You can manually turn the switch on or off by simply tapping it. It's so simple, a toddler can do it.
WeMo is Completely Modular
The WeMo collection of products are designed to work together via the free WeMo App so that you control and monitor as much or as little of your home as you like. You can easily add additional WeMo products including Smart LED Bulbs, WeMo Switch, WeMo Motion, WeMo Light Switch or WeMo Insight Switches at any time to any room to control and monitor multiple devices or appliances. Program home automation triggers like using your WeMo Motion to turn on your WeMo LED lights when you walk into a room or use the WeMo Insight Switch to learn about the cost savings of installing additional WeMo Smart LED bulbs--the combinations are endless.
Scheduling
Keeps its programming and the correct time and date during power outages
Has no batteries to wear out
No minimum wattage so works with all incandescent, halogen, CFL, fluorescent and LED lighting
Can also control ceiling fans
Get Creative, Get Organized...WeMo Works with IFTTT
IFTTT is a service that lets you create powerful connections with one simple statement: if this then that. IFTTT works with the WeMo collection of products to connect your home electronics to a whole world of online apps. Get a text or email when the front door opens, turn the lights on when the sun sets...the possibilities are countless. Visit IFTTT and discover all the exciting recipes you can create with WeMo + IFTTT.
IFTTT Connects Your Home with the Web
IFTTT is an amazing new service that puts the internet to work for you. IFTTT lets you create 'Recipes' that connect apps, websites and devices together to perform all kinds of custom tasks for you. Now that WeMo can join in the fun, you can connect your house to the world in useful and very cool ways. What ways? It's totally up to you. For example, you could have a light go on in your front hallway when the sun goes down. Simply use the IFTTT Weather Channel (or any site you like) and when it says the sun has set, have WeMo spring into action.
Using IFTTT with WeMo
IFTTT stands for "if this then that." And that's just how easy it is. It allows WeMo to react when something (anything!) changes on a Website-the weather, a sports score, you name it. Using IFTTT is really simple and intuitive. And what you can do with it is completely amazing.
Wemo Talks Back
As well as listening to the Web through IFTTT, WeMo can talk back, triggering events with online services like Facebook, Evernote, SMS, Google Calendar and many more. This means that you can set up WeMo Motion to send you a text alert when someone enters the house. You could set it next to the cookie jar and send yourself an email reminding you to eat an apple instead!