Belkin WeMo Switch Smart Plug + Motion Sensor

66% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

69% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Controlling a light or appliance by simply walking into a room or from hundreds of miles away. Makes you feel a bit like George Jetson. Great extensibility through IFTTT integration. No monthly fees

App navigation can be confusing, particularly when setting up rules. Currently no way to view a timeline of past events

Easy setup. Can remotely switch appliances on or off based on time or motion. Modular system can accommodate multiple switches and motion detectors.

Expensive. App frequently crashes. iOS device support only.

Uses and Conclusions The app allows you to label each switch and even assign pictures of devices plugged into the WeMo, so you can keep everything in order. You can also make rules for individual switches, which can be used to schedule on and off times...

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When we first heard about WeMo, the two issues that really leapt out at us were the price and limited functionality: we weren’t ready to be convinced that it was worth paying $50 for an app-assisted on-off switch, or $100 for a version with a motion...

Allows you to switch appliances and lamps on and off using your smartphone ; Works with motion and time-based rules ; Supports ifTTT

Motion detection was a little sluggish ; App wasn't always responsive when creating rules ; Physical size can impede adjoining outlets

The Belkin WeMo Switch+Motion is a basic home automation kit comprised of a switch and a motion detector. It allows you to control the on and off state of anything you plug into it directly from your phone, via motion, and even remotely over the Internet.

Allows you to switch appliances and lamps on and off using your smartphone Works with motion and time-based rules Supports ifTTT

Motion detection was a little sluggish App wasn't always responsive when creating rules Physical size can impede adjoining outlets

Allows you to switch appliances and lamps on and off using your smartphone ; Works with motion and time-based rules ; Supports ifTTT

Motion detection was a little sluggish ; App wasn't always responsive when creating rules ; Physical size can impede adjoining outlets

The Belkin WeMo Switch + Motion's relatively low price, lack of a subscription fee, and plug-and-play simplicity will appeal to many budding home automators.

IFTTT automations weren't quite as reliable as we'd like, and it was a challenge to find ones that we'd actually use regularly.

The Belkin WeMo Switch + Motion is a fun, wallet-friendly step toward the long-promised home automation revolution.

The Belkin WeMo Switch + Motion's relatively low price, lack of a subscription fee, and plug-and-play simplicity will appeal to many budding home automators.

IFTTT automations weren't quite as reliable as we'd like, and it was a challenge to find ones that we'd actually use regularly.

The Belkin WeMo Switch + Motion is a fun, wallet-friendly step toward the long-promised home automation revolution.