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Belkin WeMo Light Switch - $39 at Bunnings, $39.95 at Myer

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Belkin WeMo Light Switch - $39 at Bunnings, $39.95 at Myer
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Apostle0748 on 02/03/2017 - 09:35 bunnings.com.au (2403 clicks)
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Found through Price Hipster that the Belkin WeMo light switches are back at $39. Took me 3 JBHIFI stores to price match in Brisbane CBD, but finally got there (I get 7.5% discount on purchases through a corporate program, hence the reason for price matching).

Did have a look at Office Works as well, but they only seem to sell them online, not sure if you can get them to price match through their website.

I saw that Myer also has them at $39.95 if you want to go there instead.

Really good price considering lots of other retailers have them for around $80.

Electrical & Electronics Belkin Home Automation Light Switch Wi-Fi

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  • Super8Tab on 02/03/2017 - 09:48

    Considering getting one for the deck, Anyone has these can share some feedback on them?

    • zuccs on 02/03/2017 - 10:26
      +1

      Have a few installed. I actually quite like the build quality. They have a satisifying click and also a little white LED so you can find the switch in the dark.

      They have got lost only once, but you just need to take off the face plate and hard reset to get them back online.

      Plenty of integrations with Alexa, IFTTT, etc.

    • ScroogeMcChicken on 02/03/2017 - 10:37
      +1

      You will typically need an electrician to modify wiring if this will be used to replace an existing switch. That's because there is usually only a pair of wires running to the switch (Loop at the light method) and these switches require power to work (Loop at the switch method).

      Other than that I've been using the Belkin switches and motion sensors for about 5 years. The software has always been problematic (slow to launch, buggy, problems updating firmware using Android - works on iOS) but I mostly use it for automation so once that's done you don't have to touch it. If I do want to switch a device on or off remotely I use a third party app called Wemo Home on Android which has been great.

      • ShortyX on 02/03/2017 - 10:39

        Do the lights turn off automatically when no motion is detected?

        • kwetty on 02/03/2017 - 11:00
          +1

          If You have the Switch + Motion detector, you can Get the motion detector to trigger the light switch for a specific amount of time e.g: 5mins.

          A new addition in the rules, if you only buy the light switch, you can make it turn off automatically by setting a timer.

    • gregoz on 02/03/2017 - 18:03

      I have one that I have had for two years, I use OpenHab on a Raspberry PI to control it (and other Wemo light switches), it works great if you want to automate your lights when you are away

  • Nutrino on 02/03/2017 - 10:05

    So they let you price match and use a discount card, super.

    • Apostle0748 on 02/03/2017 - 10:36
      +1

      Corporate discount - I can buy JBHIFI gift cards at a 7.5% discount through an internal rewards website, then just use them as normal at JBHIFI stores.

  • mr_vino89 on 02/03/2017 - 10:12
    +5

    Even with a fancy switch I still can't turn her on…

    • juki on 02/03/2017 - 10:26
      +6

      lighten up its not the end of the world

  • kinglaiho on 02/03/2017 - 10:59

    I want these, but I need one that can replace a 4 gang switch, and I'm yet to find any company that does that.

    • kwetty on 02/03/2017 - 11:09

      I've done it with 2 gang switches, as long as they are both One way switches.
      I have 2 light switches next to each other. 2 doesn't look too bad on the wall, but i guess 4 is too much.
      Unless you are willing to combine 2 zones into 1, then you can have 2 Wemo light switches.

      Last option if you really want the 4 separate zones, and don't care of having any physical switches, you could bury them inside the wall cavity.

    • Maxx Power on 02/03/2017 - 13:34

      There are a few 4 gang alternative options from Chinese imports. Not sure how compatible they are with other stuff though:

      https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=A…

  • mrcorehh on 02/03/2017 - 11:13

    You can also use a custom server to make these available via Apple Home. I've done it for other Belkin WeMo series and might grab this to do lights as well.

    https://www.raging.tech/apple-homekit-belkin-wemo-using-home…

    • Yowiefied on 05/03/2017 - 11:30
      +1

      Nice find mate!

  • bargainshooter on 02/03/2017 - 11:44

    Are there stand alone, battery powered remotes that work with these? I have an x10 network and use a remote wall plate or key fob remote to trigger lights. I don't want to use a phone/tablet for such a simple task but can't find anything that will do this?

    • damion on 02/03/2017 - 12:34
      +1

      I stumbled onto a 'remote control for wifi light bulbs' a few weeks ago, but now I can't find it.
      If I remember correctly, one of the lesser-known brands of wifi light bulbs also make a battery-powered remote to operate them.
      If my brain or web browser history end up finding it, I'll let you know.

      edit:
      It appears Philips Hue have one, but I don't think that's what I was remembering:
      http://www2.meethue.com/en-us/productdetail/philips-hue-dimm…

      • bargainshooter on 02/03/2017 - 21:26

        So the philips one would only work with hue is that right? Gather belkin don't offer something like that?

        • damion on 03/03/2017 - 13:54

          You might be able to automate them together using the ifttt.com service.

  • yoyomeh88 on 02/03/2017 - 12:51

    Are they getting replaced soon?

  • MID on 02/03/2017 - 13:55

    Would it fit the standard horizontal light switch? From the picture, it looks like thin vertical switch and do I need to patch/reconfigure the wall?

  • TextGoesHere on 02/03/2017 - 19:55

    BTW.. a recent firmware update has now enabled a long press of the switch to turn other Wemo products on or off. This has saved me from grabbing the phone to turn the outside LED lights on and off where the switch directly controls the garage light. Awesome stuff.

    • Apostle0748 on 02/03/2017 - 20:44

      Heck yeah, sounds good!

    • bargainshooter on 02/03/2017 - 21:27

      Does that mean all wemo products or just specific ones that you can somehow link to that switch?

      • TextGoesHere on 03/03/2017 - 10:37

        Even your Wemo slow cooker.

  • tap on 02/03/2017 - 23:33

    Hoppers Crossing bunnings have no switches in stock. Myers at Werribee plaza is useless. Jbhifi at Werribee plaza would not price match. $72 was their "best" price.

    • Apostle0748 on 03/03/2017 - 07:24

      Do you have a Myer near by? Mine only had one in stock but at least it was $39.95 and I am sure they would price match Bunnings as well.

      • tap on 03/03/2017 - 08:21

        Myers at Werribee plaza is useless.

  • demoiree on 05/03/2017 - 12:52
    +1

    Update : been searching for these and went to Thomastown & Hawthorn , on the system it shows 10 & 6 , but apparently stock numbers were the empty boxes !

    By luck, went to Chirnside bunnings and bought the final two .

  • Apostle0748 on 05/03/2017 - 15:18

    Got mine connected yesterday and updated to the latest firmware. What a mission that was!

    Anyway, now I use a different app on Android to control them (much quicker/better than the WeMo app) and have my old Windows 10 Mobile stationary at home with IFTTT connected with Cortana. This enables me to say things like "hey Cortana, trigger the kitchen lights". :)

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