The app works a lot better than it used to. If you are looking to integrate it with an already established smart home system, interaction with the app will be minimal. All that to say, I would recommend these plugs if you are looking for some.
I own 6 of these plugs currently and they integrate with my Google home very nicely. I have 3 of the kind being sold here and 3 of the newer version with the smaller form factor. The only critique I have is they tend to require some hand holding when there is a firmware update. And by that I mean you might have to reconnect them. Outside of that, I am extremely happy with these plugs, they behave exactly as advertised.
I have some of these and just bought some more. I use them:
-to turn the Christmas tree on and off (when it’s time to get one).
-to remotely turn my 3d printer off when it decides to fail (I have a meh-bought camera set up to remotely monitor it).
@NapkinEater I use a Tuya switch for a similar thing - when Home Assistant fails and I need to jiggle the handle remotely. I’m trying to see if these are HA compatible, or if I even want them to be…
I bought this delightfully lower tech option from Meh that came with a battery operated remote and I love it. Wish I could have bought more like them. I never worry about something no longer operating if the Wi-Fi goes out. Sometimes less tech is better.
@mehgrl i bought those too and every one of them broke. the ones you see here (or similar) have that manual button and some come with a remote, higher quality lower profile build, i would recommend over what you have linked (for new adopters anyway)
@bjango This is what I’m trying to figure out, you can get a 2 pack of those for $12.69 and they’ll be here tomorrow, but if these are more reliable, I’d rather get them. Looks like they were on top of Tom’s Guide’s previous review, but the Kasa ones are more compact.
@bjango@boardsandcords I have a dozen EP10 so far. They’ve been way more reliable (as far as staying connected) for me than Wemo was. I’ve been using one with a space heater for about a month with no problems. One drawback to Kasa is the app only allows 3 automations (schedules, timers, etc.) to be enabled at a time. But you can use Alexa or Google to do the same thing.
@cfg83 You don’t need to re-flash them. As long as you know their IP addresses it’s a simple command line from Linux or Windows using CURL to turn them on and off.
@Davorama Thanks. That sounds cool, but I don’t want to even use the app to add them to my network. I know how to block them from talking to the cloud after I assign their ip addresses using the app, but I don’t want them to ever touch the cloud.
I will put one of these on the garage door opener for an extra layer of security against rolling code hackers (also a good idea if you park outside and have an opener in your car, or Homelink enabled).
Wife will want the 2nd one on her warming blanket so she doesn’t have to worry about turning it off before she falls asleep.
Will use the 3rd on our landscape lighting to sync with sunset and sunrise times.
Here I am contemplating buying them while having several unused ones in the drawer…will resist the urge to collect more stuff I may do something with sometime…
@wiz8 I received a refurbished WeMo Mini that has an external shell w/o a HomeKit code (aka looks like v1 hardware), but the app says it’s v2 hardware and also doesn’t show the HomeKit code!
@mwarren I’ve had several that could be firmware updated to support HomeKit. The Wemo app could magically add them to the Home.app without scanning a code.
@rpstrong@sparkss First, they have to dump out all of the old electrons. It’s a very time-consuming process, which is why you have the older version for sale.
@apexmike Looks like $25 for one on Amazon, the comparison price was for three (and apparently is understated!)
Though there is also $50 for 3 in a similar product.
i have a few wall switches, and had a few of these outlet plugs. theyve had quite a few outages over the years. one lasting the entire weekend. after that i switched Kasa mainly. i still have the wemo wall switches because im lazy.
@dam091 If you want to use Apple HomeKit then Wemo is the way, I bought some Kasa when they announced they would add HomeKit support and then a few months later they said it was too hard
The whole fake model number shtick is fine when model number doesn’t apply. But please provide actual model numbers for things that have them. That way we can actually compare it accurately.
Another ex-Wemo user here. Had about 8 of the plugs and a couple of switches. On any given day, one or two would be randomly “unavailable”. Wemo also hasn’t expanded their product line the way others have. No in-wall outlets, plug strips, etc. Switched to Kasa, but side-eying all the Feit brand smart things at Costco.
I’m gonna be out of town for part of Advent/Christmas this year, and I’ve been meaning to hook up my lights (including an antique parol) to a timer for when I’m out. And I’m too lazy to go to the hardware store and pick up some of those old school dial ones - and hey, maybe I can slightly randomize the start/end times for verisimilitude. …
Too bad these don’t have energy monitoring, or do they through the app? Even though these types of plugs aren’t totally accurate in their monitoring, its nice to have some energy usage data to go off of.
I’m trying to avoid having a thousand different apps for smart homing so I’ve avoided branching out into other brands since I’ve been mostly satisfied with my Wemos.
I only very occasionally have actual issues with Wemo. Although, right now, Alexa and Google both say that my smart plugs aren’t connected, but they still work, sooo, actually don’t care as long as I can say “turn on the bedroom fan” and the fan comes on (routines are still working too)
Specs
Wemo on The App Store
Wemo on Google Play Store
What’s Included?
3x Wemo Mini WiFi Smart Plug (Refurbished)
Price Comparison
$68.94 at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Wednesday, Jan 5 - Monday, Jan 10
Wemo be Giants?
@mehcuda67 I’m pretty sure I saw that cover band recently!
These smart plugs have a rather astonished look. Seems suspicious.
Smart devices tend to find dumb ways to be annoying.
@werehatrack
I 100% agree with you, and these have been annoying for me in the past. I can say, I have had much success with these plugs.
@skiptomystew @werehatrack wait so which is it
@dam091 @skiptomystew @werehatrack my guess is “skipto” meant “can’t say….”
@dam091 @mehvid1 @werehatrack
No, I said what I meant. I can say that these have worked well for me, but not without some initial headache.
@dam091 @skiptomystew @werehatrack I see. That makes sense.
Smartthings?
Actual question here- what is the current carrying capacity of these?
@mehcuda67 Per Belkin.com:
Input: 120V ~, 60 Hz, 15A
Output: 120V ~, 15A, 1800W
@mehcuda67 different brand, but I have one hooked up to electric kettle. And a different one running an electric heater. So probably 12-15 amps.
@mehcuda67 three… unless you buy more
In for one. If all 3 work, this’ll have been a good purchase. I could see this selling out or being paused by dawn.
The Android app is poorly reviewed @2.8
and seems to be buggy. Bummer. 
@Kerig3
The app works a lot better than it used to. If you are looking to integrate it with an already established smart home system, interaction with the app will be minimal. All that to say, I would recommend these plugs if you are looking for some.
@Kerig3 Definitely a skill for alexa or google. Same for Merkury/whatever they are called now.
I own 6 of these plugs currently and they integrate with my Google home very nicely. I have 3 of the kind being sold here and 3 of the newer version with the smaller form factor. The only critique I have is they tend to require some hand holding when there is a firmware update. And by that I mean you might have to reconnect them. Outside of that, I am extremely happy with these plugs, they behave exactly as advertised.
Can these be hacked into a bot for ordering IRKs? Asking for a friend.
I was looking for a joke, but this is all wemo got.
Hey alright! November’s VMP justification!
I have some of these and just bought some more. I use them:
-to turn the Christmas tree on and off (when it’s time to get one).
-to remotely turn my 3d printer off when it decides to fail (I have a meh-bought camera set up to remotely monitor it).
@NapkinEater I use a Tuya switch for a similar thing - when Home Assistant fails and I need to jiggle the handle remotely. I’m trying to see if these are HA compatible, or if I even want them to be…
I bought this delightfully lower tech option from Meh that came with a battery operated remote and I love it. Wish I could have bought more like them. I never worry about something no longer operating if the Wi-Fi goes out. Sometimes less tech is better.
Ivation Remote Control Outlets
@mehgrl i bought those too and every one of them broke. the ones you see here (or similar) have that manual button and some come with a remote, higher quality lower profile build, i would recommend over what you have linked (for new adopters anyway)
Anybody know how these compare to the kasa smart plugs always featured on Amazon?
@bjango This is what I’m trying to figure out, you can get a 2 pack of those for $12.69 and they’ll be here tomorrow, but if these are more reliable, I’d rather get them. Looks like they were on top of Tom’s Guide’s previous review, but the Kasa ones are more compact.
@bjango @boardsandcords I have a dozen EP10 so far. They’ve been way more reliable (as far as staying connected) for me than Wemo was. I’ve been using one with a space heater for about a month with no problems. One drawback to Kasa is the app only allows 3 automations (schedules, timers, etc.) to be enabled at a time. But you can use Alexa or Google to do the same thing.
Can these be reflashed so that I don’t need no stinkin’ app?
@cfg83 You don’t need to re-flash them. As long as you know their IP addresses it’s a simple command line from Linux or Windows using CURL to turn them on and off.
@Davorama Thanks. That sounds cool, but I don’t want to even use the app to add them to my network. I know how to block them from talking to the cloud after I assign their ip addresses using the app, but I don’t want them to ever touch the cloud.
In for a set.
I will put one of these on the garage door opener for an extra layer of security against rolling code hackers (also a good idea if you park outside and have an opener in your car, or Homelink enabled).
Wife will want the 2nd one on her warming blanket so she doesn’t have to worry about turning it off before she falls asleep.
Will use the 3rd on our landscape lighting to sync with sunset and sunrise times.
Here I am contemplating buying them while having several unused ones in the drawer…will resist the urge to collect more stuff I may do something with sometime…
Bluetooth? USB-C?
@phelmurh
Nyet.
https://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=288072 Confirms that the first generation can be upgraded to support HomeKit without the bridge.
@wiz8 Thanks that is what I wanted to know
@wiz8 I received a refurbished WeMo Mini that has an external shell w/o a HomeKit code (aka looks like v1 hardware), but the app says it’s v2 hardware and also doesn’t show the HomeKit code!
@mwarren I’ve had several that could be firmware updated to support HomeKit. The Wemo app could magically add them to the Home.app without scanning a code.
Refubished! What can be refurbished on something like this?
@sparkss A buyer’s remorse.
@rpstrong @sparkss First, they have to dump out all of the old electrons. It’s a very time-consuming process, which is why you have the older version for sale.
Also $24 on amazon, very deceptive Meh…
@apexmike $24 for one on Amazon, not 3. Unless I’m missing something.
@apexmike Looks like $25 for one on Amazon, the comparison price was for three (and apparently is understated!)
Though there is also $50 for 3 in a similar product.
@apexmike
I see $24.98 for a single refurb unit… This is for 3. Amazon’s 3 packs are currently listed at $40.
Control the outlets in the jungle the Wemo way
the wemo way
the wemo way
the wemo way
@aknox077
These have faces.
@pixelated Your emoticons look like sockets!
@pixelated @ravenblack
How apropos!
i have a few wall switches, and had a few of these outlet plugs. theyve had quite a few outages over the years. one lasting the entire weekend. after that i switched Kasa mainly. i still have the wemo wall switches because im lazy.
Has this model been pen-tested?
/giphy peculiar-toothless-yoke
Here’s a 4 pack from Kasa for 23 bucks:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RCNB2L3/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_dl_2X1M9D7HSPBGBQ9B9SRZ
@dam091 If you want to use Apple HomeKit then Wemo is the way, I bought some Kasa when they announced they would add HomeKit support and then a few months later they said it was too hard
The whole fake model number shtick is fine when model number doesn’t apply. But please provide actual model numbers for things that have them. That way we can actually compare it accurately.
I have these. Not impressed. Disconnect randomly from app. I was using them for floor lamps in living room. Have moved back to manual.
Another ex-Wemo user here. Had about 8 of the plugs and a couple of switches. On any given day, one or two would be randomly “unavailable”. Wemo also hasn’t expanded their product line the way others have. No in-wall outlets, plug strips, etc. Switched to Kasa, but side-eying all the Feit brand smart things at Costco.
@walarney Feit will be great if they get Apple HomeKit certified… They seem much more reliable than the Wemos I agree.
I’m gonna be out of town for part of Advent/Christmas this year, and I’ve been meaning to hook up my lights (including an antique parol) to a timer for when I’m out. And I’m too lazy to go to the hardware store and pick up some of those old school dial ones - and hey, maybe I can slightly randomize the start/end times for verisimilitude. …
Eh. Why not.
/buy
@Kawa It worked! Your order number is: mousy-pickled-letter
/image mousy pickled letter
I threw out about a dozen of these recently. I guess I know where they went. They were decent in the beginning, but Belkin’s web service was awful.
Too bad these don’t have energy monitoring, or do they through the app? Even though these types of plugs aren’t totally accurate in their monitoring, its nice to have some energy usage data to go off of.
Hey, I like my PT Cruiser!
I’m trying to avoid having a thousand different apps for smart homing so I’ve avoided branching out into other brands since I’ve been mostly satisfied with my Wemos.
I only very occasionally have actual issues with Wemo. Although, right now, Alexa and Google both say that my smart plugs aren’t connected, but they still work, sooo, actually don’t care as long as I can say “turn on the bedroom fan” and the fan comes on
(routines are still working too)
Are there any furbished wemos?
@mexicantacos
Or unfurbished? How about free-range?
@werehatrack good point, are these free range wemos or were they raised in unfurbished cages?
@cfg83 If I was super hard core then I could probably swap out the wifi board for this :
https://labs.mediatek.com/en/chipset/MT7688
HOWEVER, that board goes for $22, so I am defeating the porpoise, who never did anything bad to me except steal my can of tuna fish.
I think these support HomeKit too (mine do).
Terrible connectivity and horrible reviews on the product. Meh
Just a heads up - these are not the homekit compatible ones
/giphy simplistic-restful-machine
Yea! Actually made it after 8 days hiding in Atlanta. Hope they had a good time partying.
These are good. If one already has some, these are a great addition.
These are not boxed in an attractive way.