WeMo - WiFi Smart Dimmer - white

I bought two of these to replace two previous-generation WeMo wall dimmers in my home. The prior devices would pretty regularly lose connectivity with WiFi and (therefore) the app. Thus far, these new-generation devices have not exhibited that problem. They were easy to install because I'd already sorted out and labeled the requisite four wire attachments needed for each unit in my wall switch box. If you've never installed a WeMo switch before, note that you must identify both the Common and the Ground wires, as well as the two powered wires. The installation instructions really help in identifying these though. The only reason I'm not raving about these switches is that our general frustration with WeMo has reached a point where we're transitioning our house away from WeMo to Kasa devices. The customer service for WeMo has been VERY unhelpful with troubleshooting a variety of programming and connectivity issues we've had. The WeMo user forums have been much more helpful, but even on those, a considerable number of customers are saying they've had it with WeMo. It was on such a forum that we learned about Kasa. So, yes, this device is good and may reflect that WeMo is finally getting their act together, but overall, we're moving on.

My office has recessed lighting that was way too bright for night time. I wanted a dimmer that I could also control from my phone so I went with the WEMO smart dimmer. This thing has been awesome! The dimmer is really easy to use by just sliding your finger up or down. Turning it on and off requires much less force than I originally thought. After realizing you only need to tap it, it makes the experience even better. I use iPhone so I set the light up with apple homekit. Whenever I need to change my light I can just ask siri or open my control center and change it in seconds. Setup was fairly easy but just make sure you kill the power where you are working and have some electrical knowledge. I highly recommend this dimmer to anyone who enjoys tech in their home.

Awesome product. Installation was easy and works great, but it does have some quirks. For example, setting the brightness to 100% makes the light turn completely off, but if I set it to 99%, the light appears to be at peak brightness. Same thing happens below 10%, it just shuts off. If it weren’t for those strange quirks, I would rate 5 stars. No bridge or hub required to work with HomeKit which is a great feature.

Easy install, decent manufacture’s app, pairs well and easily with Alexa, and works fine on its own with no apps!

Its big and bulky, you need to have a lot of room also one of it is defective (lost wifi signal, top 3 led not lit, flickering, etc). Wemo support is a joke, they close the case automatically after certain time.

Installed two dimmers on two different circuits. Both dimmers after a few hours start to flicker and pulse. I’ve reset the dimmers and now one dimmer will recognize in Apple HomeKit. And not in the Wemo app. Frustrating. I called customer service twice. On hold for 40 min each time b4 giving up. Posted on FB they said pm them. No response 8 hours later. Now I know why people get the bulbs. After rewiring 4 3ways to accommodate there switches.

I have several Wemo products in my house and have been very satisfied with them. Wemo products have lots of great features and integrations, better than most other options on the market. HomeKit is the integration that I use the most, and this dimmer has built in HomeKit integration. Overall, this is a great dimmer that has some great features! Be advised that if you are installing this yourself, there are a few things you are going to need to install it. For the installation, you are going to want to have a wire stripper and it would also be a good idea to have a wire tester. You could do this without a wire tester, but would need to be very careful to ensure that power is cut to the wall switch you will be replacing before touching any wires. You will also need a white neutral wire in the receptacle where you will be installing your switch. The setup guide has detailed instructions that are very helpful and straightforward for installing this. I have installed several Wemo light switches and do not have any electrical experience, so anyone can install this as long as you have the proper tools to do so. Again, you want to be sure to be safe and careful and cut electricity before touching any wires. There are some cases when I have installed Wemo light switches in the past where the wiring was a bit more complicated than others, but so far I have always been able to get them installed successfully. I did have some big issues when I initially tried to set up this device. When scanning the HomeKit code, my phone could not find the device. I tried pretty much every possible fix (resetting the switch, rebooting my phone, rebooting my wifi, etc.) and it would not work! When selecting “Add Accessory” in the HomeKit app and trying the option “I Don’t Have a Code or Cannot Scan”, it was not finding the dimmer there also. Fortunately, I reached out to Wemo support and they escalated the issue to their Tier 3 support. A few days later, my phone was then showing the dimmer after selecting the “I Don’t Have a Code or Cannot Scan” option. I was then able to add it to HomeKit. Tier 3 support confirmed that the engineering team was aware of the issue and it appears to be fixed now. They said this likely occurred because this is a newly released dimmer and there was a bug in the firmware. After the issue was fixed, I did go into the Wemo app and check the firmware version on my dimmer. It does appear that the support team likely pushed a firmware update to my dimmer because the version has changed from what it was when I first got the device. The version I now have with HomeKit working is WEMO_WW_2.00.20102800.PVT-RTOS-DimmerV2. HomeKit Setup Process (iPhone and iPad users): If you are attempting to set up this device via HomeKit, I would recommend setting it up through the Wemo app, not the Home app. If you open the Wemo app and hit the + at the top right, it will take you through the HomeKit setup process and also help you test and configure your dimmer to the proper type of bulbs that will be connected to it (LED, CFL, or Incandescent). If you do it through the Home app, it won't prompt you to do test the settings for the type of bulbs you are using, which is a good idea. You can also go do this later in the Wemo app if you do the initial setup through the Home app. If you run into issues adding the device to HomeKit and keep getting an error message saying “Accessory Not Found - Make sure your accessory is powered on and nearby, then try again”, your unit could be running the early firmware that mine came with which was not working with HomeKit. In this case, you can add the device to your WiFi without HomeKit through the Wemo app and update the firmware following the steps below (this only applies to Apple iPhone and iPad users): 1. Ensure you have the Wemo app on your device 2. Go to the Settings app and WiFi settings 3. Select the Wemo Dimmer WiFi network (Wemo.Dim2G.XXX) - if HomeKit isn’t working right on your dimmer, it likely will show on WiFi settings under “Networks” and not under “Set Up New Device…”. Now that HomeKit is working for me, I reset the device and confirmed it is now showing under “Set Up New Device…” which indicates your iPhone recognizes it as a HomeKit device. 4. Once you have connected to the WiFi network for your dimmer and see a check mark, wait a minute or two for the WiFi symbol to show up in the top right. Once it showing, then proceed to the next step. 5. Open the Wemo app and follow the prompts to set up your device and connect it to WiFi. 6. Once it is set up and you are in the Wemo app, you can attempt to update the firmware. 7. To check for a firmware update, go to “More” at the bottom right, and select “Firmware Update”. If there is an update, update your dimmer. 8. You should now be able to add your dimmer to HomeKit. You can do this by either going into the Home app and adding your dimmer by selecting the + at the top right, selecting “Add Accessory” and either scanning the HomeKit code, or if that doesn’t work, select “I Don’t Have a Code or Cannot Scan” and manually typing in the code. 9. The other option is to factory reset your dimmer now that the firmware is updated, select the + in the Wemo app in the top right, scan the HomeKit code, and follow all prompts. I had some issues with manually typing in the code not working right after resetting, but scanning the code worked properly. The HomeKit setup process and the setup process in general can sometimes be a bit finicky, but with trying a few different things and trying some things multiple times, you should be able to get the device set up. Once you have it connected to your WiFi and added to HomeKit, they usually work pretty well from there. The initial setup can be a bit frustrating and finicky, but once that is done, these devices work well. I would definitely recommend this dimmer to those looking for a WiFi connected dimmer! This dimmer looks sleek and works well once set up, especially since it has HomeKit integration (for those who have Apple devices).

I like the utility of Belkin's Wemo switches because they're one of the best choices for adding smart home functionality without having to worry about buying new bulbs or a new light fixture. I have 2 original Wemo switches controlling our front patio and garage lights and have had no issues with them. We bought a new house and the formal dining room had a really nice light fixture that we wanted to keep, but we wanted to add a dimming function to it and be able to control it with our Alexa / Google Home / HomeKit set up. Opting for a Wemo dimmer was the logical, and cheaper choice than making each bulb a smart bulb. If you're familiar with dimmer switches, they can be deceptive - especially if you're replacing a simple, single toggle switch. Most time, especially if they were put in by the builder, single toggle switches use a very small mounting box, and getting a dimmer switch to fit can be a squeeze with the extra backing on the switch and the wires in the wall. I'll say that again - this is a thick unit on the back - so don't be surprised if it's a tight fit and you find yourself pushing on it to screw in the mounting screws into the wall box. Belkin's Dimmer switch is about the same size as most other dimmer switches that I've seen in terms of depth - and as with any WiFi enabled device, you cannot install it without a WHITE / Neutral wire in the wall. Most newer homes have them, if you don't you'll need to check with an electrician if adding something like this is doable. Installing the Wemo switch was fairly straightforward. Remove the old switch from the wall, check the wires to ID the lead from the switch, kill the power at the breaker box, install the new switch, restore power and boom - you're done. I've replaced several lighting switches and fixtures before, so this whole process took maybe 10 minutes for me from start to finish. Once the switch is installed, you'll use Wemo's app to walkthrough the setup and complete HomeKit setup. If you use Google Assistant or Alexa, you'll need to refresh your Wemo account in those apps for them to pick up the new light. The switch itself is clean and well designed. It uses capacitive touch to adjust the lighting levels, which is a nice touch. The power button is clearly visible and provides a satisfying click when pressed. If you're in the market for a dimmer and are wanting to get into a smart home project, I recommend the Wemo Dimmer switch. Only reason I took off a star from the rating was that the cover plate they send with it required some playing with to get it off and then I had to use the palm of my hand to pop it back on once I had the switch in the wall.