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WEMO Smart Plug Review: Control Your Light Switch, Dimmer, Doorbell, & More

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WEMO plug and bulbs (Caption: Automate Your Home With Wemo)Imagine a world where you could have your coffee made for you when you wake up in the morning, the lights turned on just before you get home from work, and turn the Crock Pot on just in time to have dinner ready when you get home (or turn it off if you are running late). Thanks to a company called WEMO, this Jetsons lifestyle is now a reality, and you don’t have to buy a new coffeemaker or crockpot. Make your existing appliances smarter with smart bulbs, smart light switches, WiFi outlets, and more.

Who Is WEMO?

WEMO is owned by Belkin, a company that creates tech accessories and networking gear. Their product line includes smart light switches, bulbs, outlets, and more, all controllable through your home’s existing WiFi network.

How WEMO Works

Once you set up your WEMO equipment, remote access is enabled and you can control your devices from anywhere on your iOS or Android device (as long as you have an internet connection). Use the app to turn lights, appliances, electronics, and other devices on and off with a smart switch. This can make your home look like someone is home when they’re not or you can even use it to have your coffee ready for you first thing in the morning. All of this and more is possible through the use of your smartphone. To use a smart switch, you plug the switch into your outlet and the appliance/electronic into the smart switch.

WEMO logo

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5 Key Features

  1. Access your home’s electronics and appliances remotely from your smartphone
  2. Create rules and schedules to turn electronics and appliances on/off
  3. Receive notifications
  4. Track your energy spending
  5. Multiple options for WEMO outlets, WEMO lights, and WEMO bulbs

Pros

Cons

  • Easy to install devices
  • Support options: help community, Twitter, phone, app, email
  • Partnerships include Amazon Echo, Holmes, Crock Pot, Nest, IFTTT*, and more
  • WEMO app is available on iOS and Android
  • No hub required
  • Devices work quickly; you press a button in the app, and the action is completed in less than a second
  • WEMO WiFi light switch isn’t dimmable
  • WEMO Light Switch is not compatible with lights controlled by more than one light switch
  • Not compatible with ZigBee or Z-Wave

*IFTTT stands for “If This, Then That.” With this protocol, you can connect devices such as Amazon’s Alexa with services such as Gmail, Instagram, Facebook, etc. Users create scripts (aka, recipes), which means if one action takes place for a device or service, it automatically triggers another action. An example of this would be having Alexa automatically turn your lights on at sunset (vs at a fixed time). Learn more about smart home protocols.

Available Components And Pricing

Below is the pricing for some of WEMO’s products along with a quick description of what these smart home gadgets do.

WEMO Smart Plug

White WEMO Smart Plug $29.49

  • Control your devices from anywhere through the Home app, HomeKit-enabled sensors, Wemo Stage, or by asking Siri
  • Supports Thread and Bluetooth
  • Simple setup – unlock your iPhone, tap it on the smart plug, and follow the prompts to start controlling in seconds
  • Space-saving design allows two plugs to stack in one electrical outlet
  • Works with all HomeKit-enabled devices
  • More details

WEMO Stage Controller

White WEMO stage controller Check Amazon for availability

  • Supports Thread and Bluetooth
  • Control Apple HomeKit via remote
  • Store up to 9 scenes with short, long, and double-press functions
  • Control smart lights, shades, thermostats, door locks and other HomeKit-enabled products with the remote control or within the Home app
  • Mounts easily on the wall, no hardwire installation required​​
  • Can be stored in faceplate or used as a handheld remote
  • More details

WEMO Smart Dimmer

White WEMO smart dimmer

  • Control and dim your lights from anywhere and set worry-free schedules and timers
  • Pair with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit to set the mood with hands-free voice control
  • Protect your home with Away Mode by randomizing light schedules to create the illusion you’re at home
  • With Night Mode, set your lights to turn to a lower light level during the night to prevent bright light blinding
  • Installs just like a standard dimmer switch
  • Easy set up with the free Wemo app
  • More details

WEMO Smart Outdoor Plug

Black WEMO outdoor smart plug

  • Includes two weather-resistant outlets for total smart control over your lights, holiday decorations and other outdoor devices
  • Set schedules and control them from anywhere using the app or by using your voice with Apple Homekit, Amazon Alexa, or Hey Google
  • More details

Frequently Asked Questions

What Happened To The Belkin WEMO Switch & Motion Sensor?

The WEMO motion sensor was discontinued.

Customer Reviews

Below is a sampling of reviews from real WEMO customers.

Positive Reviews

This product was easy to set up and works great with Alexa. Was also easily recognized by Apple Home. Make sure you select the correct device for your application. I specifically chose wi-do enabled because it worked across all platforms. – Atasco, Belkin August 2022

Instant upgrade to our home. We moved from last century switches to the future with these stylish switches. A breath of fresh air that was as easy as a breeze to install. – Larry, June 2022

Complaints

WiFi App connection issues to smart plugs, consistently drop. Wemo backbone network is spotty. Frustrating to say the least. – Lacey, Belkin February 2022

We have a whole house generator and every time the power goes off and generator comes on or even if power goes off and then back on our 2 wemo dimmers turn into stoning disco lights! PITA for hubby who hoax yo remove switch/plate and disconnect black wire and then reconnect! Very annoying and only happens with this product! – Maglo, Belkin July 2022

WEMO Can Save Your Home… Literally

If Lindsey didn’t have WEMO, her house could’ve caught on fire. Find out what happened in the short clip below.

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Are There Any WEMO Alternatives?

Looking for an alternative to WEMO? We’ve compared the best smart home hubs. If you’ve used one of these companies’ products before, let us know your thoughts in the comments below. We have also done a comparison of smart light bulbs. However, if you are looking for a device smart enough to cook dinner from start to finish in that Crock Pot, you may need to hire a chef! 😉

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Kimberly Alt

Kimberly received her Bachelor of Arts from Simpson College with a major in multimedia journalism and a minor in marketing. She has been writing about business solutions since 2014, covering subjects such as tax software, email marketing, office equipment and more. Her work has appeared in many notable brands, including The New York Times' Wirecutter, Reader's Digest, Forbes, People, Woman's World, and Huffington Post. In 2015, she started her own business and continues to learn how to run it more efficiently thanks to her work on We Rock Your Web. Her natural curiosity helps her research as she seeks the truth when learning about, comparing and personally testing products and services. With every piece she writes, her goal is to help our readers find the best fit for their unique needs.
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