Belkin Wemo Light Switch $57.95 Delivered. (RRP $64- $69) @ Deals Direct

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kuripot on 13/02/2015 - 12:12 dealsdirect.com.au (395 clicks)
Last edited 13/02/2015 - 12:19 by 1 other user

The Wi-Fi® enabled WeMo Light Switch allows you to turn lights on and off from anywhere—from across the house, from the backyard, or from the other side of the world. WeMo Light Switch replaces a standard light switch in your home and can be controlled remotely with an Android smartphone or tablet, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. It works with your existing Wi-Fi® network and anywhere your smartphone or tablet has an Internet connection (3G or 4G LTE.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Supports any bulb (CFL, Incandescent, LED)
    Max 600W Incandescent or 1800W Resistive at 120VAC
    Neutral wire required
    Replaces single pole switch. Not compatible with 3 way (multi location control) switches.
    Works with your existing single/double/multi-switch rocker style plates
    Not designed to work with metal faceplates

    PACKAGE CONTENTS

    1 WeMo Light Switch
    1 Face Plate
    4 Wire Nuts
    WARRANTY

    1 year Limited Warranty

potential user:
- lazy to get up (don't have 2 way near bedside, you can also change bedroom setup with this gadget)
- disabled

*electrician needed to install.

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  [Deactivated] on 13/02/2015 - 12:18

  -4

  "allows you to turn lights on and off from anywhere…or from the other side of the world"

  Great so those Russian hackers can not only steal my bank details, they can keep me in the dark at the same time (or give me an epileptic seizure).

  There's some funky uses for these Wemo gadgets on IFTTT (ifttt.com)….e.g. flashs your lights when the footy is only/someone scores, etc

  https://ifttt.com/wemo_switch
  https://ifttt.com/p/wemo/shared

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  slowmo on 13/02/2015 - 12:29

  +4

  wonder how much is the parasite drain on standbys…

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    npc on 13/02/2015 - 13:13

    I'm interested in this is well. Switch is quite warm all the time, I'd guess it uses 5-10W same as wifi access point more or less.

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  Jake Pebbles on 13/02/2015 - 12:48

  This would require an electrician to install it as well ( ones would think). So it will cost another $40 to $50 on top of the unit.

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    [Deactivated] on 13/02/2015 - 13:01

    -1

    in theory it does (as mentioned in the bottom of post).
    Which is why they haven't really taken off in Oz.

    In practice of course even this chick can install it.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3ML4zPMyHE

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      ca6leguy on 13/02/2015 - 13:20

      Because zwave is better

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      bargaino on 13/02/2015 - 13:34

      In theory? Kind of like the Ipod was very popular in Australia even when "in theory" there was no way to obtain music for it in Australia for some years.

      Lack of a neutral wire at the switch in Australia is the real problem, not regulations.

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        [Deactivated] on 13/02/2015 - 14:27

        The In theory bit was relating to the sparkie.
        The lack of sales in oz is just my opinion.

        I think think the IFTTT stuff I mentioned in my Neg'd-to-death comment makes this an interesting toy.

        But as mentioned by The need for a neutral as spotted by bamzero makes it potentially useless for many.

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    bamzero on 13/02/2015 - 13:03

    +5

    They also require a neutral, which most existing light switches probably don't have, and if you don't have conduit in place, it becomes a big job..

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      effgee on 13/02/2015 - 13:17

      -1

      well spotted. No way a sparky will install one for $40 since it could mean quite some re-wiring to get a neutral wire to the switch.

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      puffinfresh on 13/02/2015 - 13:31

      I installed some in my house and was surprised to find neutral wires in some switches, but not others. My living, dining, alfresco and master bedroom now have Wemo switches. I could find a way to get one in my kitchen, but since it currently has two sets switches (center light and downlights), I'd rather leave them to be controlled independently rather than together on one Wemo.

      My housemates wanted them in their bedrooms, but unfortunately they don't have neutral wires.

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  Shonky on 13/02/2015 - 13:15

  Note that it will also require running a neutral down to the switch. Typically house switches only switch active and only active runs down into the wall cavity where the switch is. As this device requires power to run it will also need neutral.

  edit: beaten as above.

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  kuripot on 13/02/2015 - 13:21

  probably you can run down a neutral wire from the light to the switch.. hopefully not a big job..

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    bargaino on 13/02/2015 - 14:32

    If you have a hollow wall and ceiling space.
    Perth is full of brick/concrete homes with TPS cable embedded in cement. Why don't they use conduit more? Its dirt cheap and easy to install during construction, I'd have thought.

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  GregFiona on 13/02/2015 - 13:31

  I like the concept but for that price i still have the two multicolor wifi/phone and remote controlable led lights from this deal a while ago https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/182804. P.S No electrician installation/ costs ;)

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    puffinfresh on 13/02/2015 - 13:32

    +2

    Wrong link. That's this deal.

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      GregFiona on 13/02/2015 - 13:35

      +1

      It's all my stupid Ipad and Atomic Web browser's fault that doesn't update the links of the pages. Here is the correct one(hopefully) https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/111518
      Thanks puffinfresh ;)

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  PlasticSpaceman on 13/02/2015 - 13:36

  Not saying this is a bad deal, but I'd be tempted to pay more (not much more if you include the cost of an electrician) and get something like this: http://www.diyhomeautomation.com.au/starter-kits/75-3-piece-…

  Low power, no electrician required…. can also get lighting modules (http://www.diyhomeautomation.com.au/home-automation-products…) to let you dim lights. If you want to expand it, including having in-built modules installed, or hook up the heating system, you can…