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Belkin wemo switch12/9/2023 ![]() Forget about making the plug next to it unavailable, this can easily obstruct several wall switch modules when plugged in. Having used the super compact Aeotec Smart Switch 6 previously, this was rather surprising. I understand that WiFi modules and built-in smarts might require more space than a Z-Wave radio that needs to do nothing but connect to a hub, but when a Galaxy Note8 or a Pixel 2 XL can be under 1cm thick, there's no excuse to having a switch that is so bulky. The first thing I noticed when I opened the box is that the switches are really big. The app and experience should be the same, regardless of which plug type you buy. But Belkin makes these also for the US (including the newer Mini smart plug), UK, Australia, as well as several European countries (example: France). Since I live in Lebanon, the EU switches which are compatible with 220V and Type C are the ones I'll be looking at. But beyond that, the frustrations have been enough that I'll probably pack the WeMo up until next Christmas. ![]() when my Home sees it as available that is. ![]() As I have mentioned earlier, making the tree smart is one of the best uses of switches with Google Home and it's easy to put up with the issues for a few weeks when you can just say, "It's Christmas time!" and have your tree magically light up. It's this inconsistency in the experience that makes it hard to recommend Belkin's solution.As it stands now, I find it tough to justify using the WeMo switches with anything after I take down the Christmas trees at home and work. Some users report no issues whatsoever with many WeMo switches in their home's setup, while others like me struggle with just one or two. Their connectivity has been iffy at best, the app is laughably old, and integration with other smart home devices is hit and miss, mostly because of the aforementioned connectivity issues.But to be correct, your mileage will vary. But that's not even the meat of my issue with WeMo's switches. In reality, I struggled to find many, if any honestly, devices I wanted to use the WeMo with. On paper, the idea of a switch that you can plug anything in to make it smart is fantastic.
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