![]() ![]() That would be bad enough, but it’s impossible to set up automation, or rules, without the latest firmware updates on all devices. Searching online, we found that it was apparently possible to have a device removed if you disable then re-enable remote access, but that didn’t work for us. We’ve reviewed a few WeMo switches in our time, and one of them we're not currently using - but there’s simply no option to remove it from the app. It’s the deeper features that are lacking here.įor starters, it’s near impossible to remove a device from the app. Sure, it’s good enough at allowing you to turn on or off devices from the home screen, and if that’s all you want to do then the badly designed app may not matter to you. Unfortunately, the app needs a lot of work. It’s from the app that you’ll do the majority of the work here. App and everyday useĪfter setting up the device, you probably won’t need to use the device itself all that much. We’re looking forward to the day that smart switches are smaller, and when it’s easier to wire them in to an outlet but, until then, the Insight isn’t a bad option. In general, the Belkin WeMo Insight switch is decently designed. We wish the app in general were a little better designed - but we’ll get into that later. Using the instruction card in the box, you’ll figure out that you need to plug the switch in and connect to its own Wi-Fi network before even opening the app - after which the app will ask for your home network and password. Setting up the switch is pretty easy, though the app itself isn’t great at helping you figure out how to do it. ![]() While you might want to draw attention to devices like your smart TV, we doubt there are many people out there that plan on showing off their smart power outlet. Apart from that and the WeMo logo on the front, it’s a pretty plain, and subtle device. ![]()
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