🏡 Wemo Home Starter Smart Switch for an Intelligent and Connected Lifestyle Review

I've been using these devices for 6-8 years so it should be easy to add a few more - NOT SO! The latest incarnation focuses on HomeKit/iCloud integration. A bit of internet research revealed that after a period of inactivity during installation, devices revert to the 'old' installation procedure and don't require HomeKit. After following the old setup procedure, everything works correctly. One star deduction for no non-HomeKit setup instructions included with the device or in the app.

Great price, you get the connector part of this pack almost for free. Installation was a little tricky for my situation as the switch I replaced was in a double switch plate location and some wires connected to a switch that was next to the one I replaced. I managed to get it fully working after determining which of the wires I was connected to were the power supplies and which wires belonged to the switch, which stayed in place of the two switch plates. Would definitely buy again as this is…

I like Wemos. I have 15 of these around the house, multiple smart outlets, multiple single position switches, multiple three position switches and even a dimmer. They integrate really well with HomeKit and Siri, they're always connected and answer instantly on the phone or when you access Siri. They can be programmed to perform specific actions at specific times, or turned on and off by remote control. It never ceases to amaze how quickly they respond to my commands on my iPhone without any…