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Belkin Announces Availability of WeMo

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Belkin today launched WeMo, a line of modular, Wi-Fi-based products that turn an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a remote control for household devices. Consisting of two initial products, the WeMo Switch and the WeMo Motion, WeMo works with the free WeMo app to create a scalable, customizable home control system designed to provide added safety, convenience, and peace of mind.

"WeMo uses familiar technology to create a plug-and-play solution for controlling gadgets and appliances remotely," said Jamie Elgie, senior director of product management for Belkin. "Designed to address simple automation needs without the hassle or expense of whole home automation, WeMo is an easy and fun way to put your home at your fingertips."



The WeMo Switch is a small device that plugs directly into any electrical outlet and serves as the main building block for WeMo. Once the Switch is connected to the home Wi-Fi network, any device plugged into it can then be turned on or off from anywhere, whether at home or on the go with the WeMo app. The app also enables users to put devices on a timed schedule, so devices will turn on or off at pre-set times.

The WeMo Switch + Motion adds a sensor that reads motion within 10 feet and will turn on or off anything plugged into the switch based on motion. The WeMo app tells any device plugged into the corresponding WeMo Switch what to do when motion is sensed. The app also allows users to create rules or schedules based on customized intervals. For example, turning off a lamp if no motion is sensed in the room after 10 minutes.

WeMo also features integration with IFTTT, an online service that allows you to create tasks combining different Internet-based services from one platform. Through the WeMo channel on IFTTT, you can use a WeMo Switch or Motion to trigger a variety of services, including email, weather, phone calls, Twitter, Facebook, etc. For example, you can set up a motion sensor by your front door and use IFTTT to create a rule that will send a text message to your phone anytime motion is sensed.

"With these two simple devices and the free WeMo app, you can create a variety of tasks or recipes, and integration with IFTTT is just one more way to make WeMo yours," said Elgie. "With WeMo, your home is at your fingertips and there are endless possibilities of what you can create. We are looking forward to seeing what people come up with once WeMo hits the market."

WeMo Switch (F7C027fcAPL) - $49.99
  • A plug that becomes a programmable on and off switch for any household device
  • Operates over Wi-Fi and mobile Internet, at home and away
  • Creates schedules for devices to turn on or off
  • Can work in tandem with WeMo Motion, or as a stand-alone product
  • Requires free WeMo app
  • Works with an existing Wi-Fi network and any iOS devices (v5.0 or higher)
  • WeMo app is iOS only, not Android compatible
  • Modular system makes it easy to add additional WeMo devices
WeMo Switch + Motion (F5Z0340fcAPL) - $99.99
  • Detects movement, and devices plugged into the WeMo Motion can be programmed to react to motion
  • 6-foot power cord and 10-foot, 120° motion sensitivity range allow for optimal placement of sensor
  • Operates over Wi-Fi and mobile Internet, at home and away
  • Requires free WeMo app
  • Works with an existing Wi-Fi network and any iOS devices (v5.0 or higher)
  • WeMo app is iOS only, not Android compatible
  • Modular system makes it easy to add additional WeMo devices
  • Motion sensor sold bundled with WeMo Switch, not available separately
Availability
The WeMo Switch and WeMo Switch + Motion will be available for pre-order starting today at Amazon.com and Belkin.com, at the Apple store on June 26th, and at Verizon Stores and other select retailers in the U.S. in the weeks to come. The free WeMo app is available now for download from the Apple App Store.

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It's funny and so ignorant of companies to give so much priority to idevices when there are millions and millions of android users outside. I would have tried this if it had android compatibility but I guess Belkin thinks only techies are Apple fans.
 
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Agreed, no Android = shame.

In theory the hardware should support it so maybe if they sell well enough they will get their fingers out and do an Android app.

That said, they need some more devices like an inline light-bulb socket and having it work via the mains wiring for lights etc.

I'd get it, if it had Android, 230 volt support and control over the wiring - effectively X10 + WiFi/Bluetooth control would be great, maybe throw in Ethernet over power line while they are at it. ;)
 

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what makes them think apple owners want this? apple owners are usually the not tech savvy users, android would have made more sense.
 

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HMMM no android is a crying shame when 75% of smart phones are android.
 
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This is a great device for homeowners, especially with the motion detector.
 

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what makes them think apple owners want this? apple owners are usually the not tech savvy users, android would have made more sense.

This kind of thought process makes me laugh. I know a lot of people who use Apple products that would run circles around most techies out there.

Just because someone has a preference of device, doesn't make them less knowledgeable. You know how many people I know that don't even know what a "rooted" device is and they use Android? Many.
 

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This kind of thought process makes me laugh. I know a lot of people who use Apple products that would run circles around most techies out there.

Just because someone has a preference of device, doesn't make them less knowledgeable. You know how many people I know that don't even know what a "rooted" device is and they use Android? Many.

i'm a techie, and i own apple and android.


if you're comparing android and apple knowledge, remember that apple has 1/4 the user base. so if one in 5 people you know doesnt have a jailbroken iphone, then one in 20 people you know would need to have unrooted androids to be equal.
 
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