WeMo - Wi-Fi Smart Dimmer Switch (2-Pack) - White
Model: F7C059-BDL
SKU: 6183509
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Customers recognize the Wi-Fi Smart Dimmer Switch (2-Pack) for its ease of use and simple installation process. The dimmer switch is also appreciated for its dimming capabilities and compatibility with Alexa. However, some customers have expressed concerns about its compatibility, price, and size.
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I have multiple WeMo Light Switches, WeMo Dimmer Switches and WeMo Smart Plugs at the time of this writing and I think I have a pretty good perspective on these WeMo products. I'm glad that WeMo updated their mobile application to require their users to have an account to manage their products. Before, you just needed their products to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It is also convenient to have WeMo linked to Google Assistant. Before, updating the firmware to the WeMo switches and smart plugs was a hassle because it was not very intuitive. You attempt to update the firmware for the products, but there is no progress bar or any notification to identify how long the firmware update will take. And the firmware update would either fail midway or the app freezes. But, it seems the WeMo app has improved. Since a WeMo switch comes with only a one gang decorator/wallplate, I had to buy some 2 gang decorator/wallplate from Home Depot for two (2) WeMo switches that are together. You can name your WeMo products, create rules and schedules, and select which WeMo product(s) you would like to use and set a time when to them turn on and off. Specifically, my WeMo smart plugs tend to be occasionally unresponsive when using Google Assistant. It is inconsistent when it responds correctly, but I think it is because my WeMo Smart plugs are placed pretty far from the router. Be mindful on the distance to your router when it comes to the WeMo products. You may need to place them close to your router or add a Wi-Fi extender to your home. Sometimes, Google Assistant may turn on the incorrect WeMo light switch. To troubleshoot, I will either use the WeMo app instead or relink my WeMo account to Google Home. That way, it’ll refresh my WeMo products in Google Home. For WeMo Smart Plugs, I disconnect them from the outlet and reconnect them and wait a few moments until connection has been established. If there is a power outage or if I lose Internet connection, WeMo is pretty good at reconnecting in a few minutes. But if it does not reconnect, you will just have to hold a small button underneath the light switch with a small tool or maybe a pen to restart the WeMo light switch. If it does not reconnect, you would need to reassign or reactivate the light switch through the WeMo app. I did have one WeMo light switch that lost power randomly after 10 months of use. I thought it was bad wiring, but when I replaced it, I have not seen any issues. I will continue to monitor it, but so far so good. I would recommend buying WeMo and I will most likely buy another one in the near future.
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Posted by ecscatalyst
I bought 2 of these dimmers and 2 light switches. Both installation and setup through the app was straightforward. However, Apple HomeKit support is not there for the dimmers. The light switches do work with Apple HomeKit. Dimmers cannot get a HomeKit Setup Code, app just reads "NOT AVAILABLE YET" (see picture). I've been on the phone with Belkin several times, they could not figure it out. My case has been escalated to development and after days, I've heard nothing. If you want Apple HomeKit support, you will be disappointed. I am planning on returning the dimmers because I'm concerned they'll come out with new hardware for the dimmers to really support Apple HomeKit and then I'll be stuck as these are too pricey to replace for just this feature. I'm recommending this device but only as long as you don't care for Apple HomeKit support.
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Posted by MAGS
If you were building a house, you might design it with smart devices in mind. In most cases though, we live in not so smart homes and have to adapt them to smart IoT devices. Such is the case with this product. It enabled me to install a smart dimmer that would work with my Amazon Echo to control not so smart lighting. Very Cool!
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Posted by nodlehs