base automation is stylish , but hard to set up . So the Belkin WeMo system of rules , which simplifies the whole matter with a smartphone app , should be great , right ? Wrong . So wrong . Very improper .
What Is It?
A modular home automation system that lets you turn things on or off using apparent motion detective work or remotely via a smartphone .
Who’s it For?
Someone who like the thought of flip on the A / C whild tolerate outdoors , then have a lamp turn on upon entering a room .
Design
The WeMo chew are reasonably dull — they await like mutual electrical outlet timers .
Using It
Each node has standard three - fork-like AC receptacle , so you could hook in your toaster , power strip , or anything else that use electrical energy .
The Best Part
TIt succeeded in turning off a buff . But that was the one time it worked .
Tragic Flaw
It ’s almost whole unkept . The app would n’t detect the machine ’ switches . Or the Belkin could n’t find the phone . Who knows . It is dirt .
This Is Weird…
Setup started simply — you add each thickening to your habitation Wi - Fi internet , then register it with the master smartphone app . Then , you ’re supposed to be able-bodied to switch each world power knob on or off . Except it kept asking me to register the nodes over , and over , and over again .
Test Notes
Tested on 3 different residential 120 - volt electrical outlets over the trend of a workweek .
Connected via an iPhone 4S and an iPhone 5 , and an iPad .
Tried to operate a lamp , fan , and an melodic line - conditioner within the room and from other parts of the house . Total loser up until the one fan deactivation as note above . Then back to nonstarter .
Should You Buy It?
No . Unless Belkin releases updates that make it work , these things are just taking up exit in your home , foreclose you from using them as you unremarkably would . This is like adding an spare doorknob to a doorway . Except it usually wo n’t deform . Stick with the received doorknob .
• App OS : Io 5 or high
• Voltage : Compatible with any 120v wall outlet
• On / off scheduling : Yes
• terms : $ 100
•Giz Rank : 1.0 stars
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