- Turn electronics on or off
- Operates over Wi-Fi/mobile internet + Motion
- Put your electronic devices on a schedule
- Free WeMo app: Android 4.0, iOS 5 or higher
- Modular system
Cool, but there's room for improvement
07/15/2014
This review is from: Belkin - F5Z0340FC - Wemo Switch Plus Motion Sensor
Pros:
Easy enough for almost any end user to setup. IFTTT integration is nice, but if your internet goes down you lose that ability. They have an interesting product lineup, can't wait to see more devices.
Cons:
The motion sensor is very sensitive, and there's no way to adjust it. It has a tendency of sensing motion when there is none, which depending on what you're using it for could be an issue. Also, the wall warts are HUGE, expect to completely lose your socket for one of these, or if plugged into a surge strip three outlets. Firmware upgrades to the motion sensor were buggy, as I had to unplug it both times the firmware wanted to upgrade because it never came back up. In the app, the motion sensor can trigger the outlet and turn it off instantly or after 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc. It would be MUCH better if I could enter in my own duration instead of the presets. Like, 10 seconds would be perfect, as immediately turning off is too quick, and one minute is too long.
Overall Review:
I currently have the motion sensor Velcro'd to the ceiling on my outside porch, with the wire running into the house. In my bedroom I have the switched outlet hooked up to a rotating lamp. I have a rule setup so when there's motion the lamp will illuminate for one minute so I'll know someone is at the door. This works quite well, but in the app I had to set a schedule because it was detecting motion all hours of the night and waking me up, when my cameras showed no motion at the front door.
I'd love for them to come out with a temperature sensor so I could use this to control the A/C in my computer room, so it doesn't have to run 24/7 (since the fan is always powered and only the compressor kicks on with temp) but only kick it on when needed.
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