Operation Mode | ON-OFF-ON |
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Operating Voltage | 120 Volts |
Contact Type | Normally Open |
Connector Type | Screw |
Brand | WeMo |
Terminal | 2p6t |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.8 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches |
Circuit Type | 1-way |
Mounting Type | Panel Mount |
Contact Material | Copper |
International Protection Rating | IP00 |
Number of Positions | 1 |
Controller Type | Amazon Alexa |
Control Method | App |
Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
Color | White |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | WeMo |
Part Number | F7C063 |
Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.8 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches |
Item model number | F7C063 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Style | Mini Smart Plug |
Pattern | Smart Plug |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Special Features | Wi-Fi Compatibility Works with Google home and Amazon Alexa Works with Nest Works with Alexa Works with Google home ,Works with the Google Assistant, Works with Android, Works with iOS, On/Off Switch |
Included Components | Quick Install Guide, Wemo Mini Smart Plug |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 3 Year |
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Operation Mode | ON-OFF-ON |
Operating Voltage | 120 Volts |
Contact Type | Normally Open |
Connector Type | Screw |
Brand | WeMo |
Terminal | 2p6t |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.8 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches |
Circuit Type | 1-way |
Mounting Type | Panel Mount |
Contact Material | Copper |
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About this item
- Control from anywhere. Plug in a WeMo Mini Smart Plug, download the free app, and control your lights and appliances from your phone and your voice through Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Home Kit. Only needs Wi Fi. No hub or subscription required
- Compact size. WeMo Mini features a sleek new form factor that allows you to stack two Mini Smart Plugs in the same outlet. Minimum System Requirements Wi Fi router, Android 4.1 or higher, iOS 9 or higher
- Schedule automatically. Never come home to a dark house. Schedule the fan to turn on before you arrive. Sync lamps and devices to sunrise, sunset, or preset times automatically. Note: Refer to the PDF attached below in Technical Specification for Manual and Troubleshooting Steps
- Randomize Lights. The Mini Smart Plug protects your home better than a mechanical timer. “Away Mode” will turn your lights on and off randomly to make it look like you’re home even when you’re not. Electrical Rating: 120V /15A/60Hz/1800W
- Voice control with Alexa, the Google Assistant and Apple Home Kit. Pair with voice built in devices like Apple Home pod or Google Home and control your lights and appliances with your voice
- WeMo works with Apple Home Kit automatically. Download the latest version of the WeMo App and follow the steps to connect your WeMo Mini connected devices to the Apple Home app. Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz 801.11n
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Alexa integration | 3.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.8 |
WiFi signal | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.8 | — | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Easy to install | — | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
Easy to use | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Timer function | 3.4 | — | — | — | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Sold By | RC Positive Store | JUNLIT GROUP | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
material | Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Plastic | synthetics | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
switch type | Bipolar Transistor | — | DIP Switch | Limit Switch | — | — |
connector type | Screw | Plug In | Plug In | Plug In | Plug In | Plug In |
number of positions | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 |
control method | application | remote | touch | voice | voice | voice |
operation mode | ON-OFF-ON | ON-OFF | ON-OFF | — | Automatic,Automatically,Off | ON-OFF-ON |
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Wemo Mini
The Wemo Mini WiFi Smart Plug uses your existing home Wi-Fi network to provide wireless control of your lights and appliances. No subscription or hub is required: simply plug Wemo Mini into an electrical outlet, connect a device to the Smart Plug, and wirelessly control your device using a tablet or phone. Using the free Wemo app, you can turn your devices on and off and set worry-free schedules from anywhere in the world.
Easy-Setup
Featuring a quick and easy setup, Wemo uses your existing home WiFi to enable remote wireless control from anywhere. And since Wemo requires no subscription or hub, you can easily set it up straight out of the box.
Supports up to 15 amps for high power appliances
With support for up to 15 amps, the Wemo Mini works with even the most demanding appliances. Use it with wall air conditioners, space heaters, fans, and a wide variety of other high power gadgets and appliances.
*UL Certificate #20140805-E362327, UL Product Spec, 2015
Wemo Mini
Easy-Setup
Supports high power appliances
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Compact Form FactorFeaturing a compact form factor, Wemo Mini fits into any electrical outlet without blocking other sockets. This allows you to stack an additional Wemo Mini or plug in another device in the same outlet. |
Set Schedules and TimersWith Wemo Mini, you can set worry-free schedules for you lights and appliances. Using the free Wemo App, you can schedule a lamp to turn on at sunset, or keep your house comfortable by scheduling a fan to turn on at noon. |
Protect Your HomeWhen you use 'Away Mode,' Wemo Mini will turn plugged-in lights on and off randomly to create the illusion that you’re home even when you’re not. |
Control from AnywhereWemo Mini lets you wirelessly control plugged-in devices from anywhere. Simply use the free Wemo App to control your devices from the couch, the coffee shop, or the Caribbean. |
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Works with Apple HomeKitWemo is compatible with Apple HomeKit, meaning you can control your Wemo Mini with the Apple Home app and Siri from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or HomePod. Ask Siri to turn on the lamp and brew your coffee when you wake up. |
Works with Amazon AlexaWemo works seamlessly with Alexa to give you hands-free voice control over your lights and devices. Enable the Wemo skill and pair Wemo Mini with Alexa to turn any plugged-in device on or off with just the power of your voice. |
Works with the Google AssistantWemo works with the Google Assistant, allowing you to control your lights using your Google Home devices, your Android or iPhone, or any other device with built-in Google Assistant support. You’ll enjoy seamless, intuitive voice control over any device that’s connected to Wemo Mini. |
More Features with IFTTT'If This, Then That' is a free web-based service that lets you do amazing things with your Wemo. Turn lamps, coffee makers, fans and other electronics on when you get near home or off when you leave. With IFTTT, Wemo Mini can even flash the lights when your favorite team scores a goal. |
Mini | Insight Switch | Light Switch 3-Way | Dimmer | Light Switch | |
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WiFi Enabled + Control From Anywhere | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Works with Voice | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Away Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Night Mode | ✓ | ||||
Set Schedules/Timers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Energy Monitoring | ✓ | ||||
Design | Plug-In | Plug-In | In-Wall | In-Wall | In-Wall |
Control In-Wall Lights/Fans | On/Off | Dimmable | On/Off | ||
No Hub Required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
3-Way Comptaible | ✓ |
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ASIN | B01NBI0A6R |
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3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #12,787 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #177 in Electric Plugs |
Date First Available | January 3, 2017 |
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Featuring a sleek new form-factor that allows you to stack two Mini Smart Plugs in the same outlet, the WeMo Mini gives you control of your lights and small appliances whenever you want, wherever you choose, with tons of options for scheduling and automation. Paired with Amazon Alexa, you can control your lamps and appliances with just the power of your voice. When WeMo works with Nest Thermostat, you can set your lights to turn off automatically when you leave the house.
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Customers like the ease of setup of the electronic switch. They mention that the app installs no issues, and the switch is fairly straightforward in terms of basic functions. Customers are also satisfied with the size. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues with the app and the device. Customers also are mixed on performance, quality, value, and plugs.
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Customers find the electronic switch easy to set up. They mention that the app installs without any issues, the plug is good quality and fairly straightforward in terms of basic functions. The first initial install went very smoothly with no problems, and the remote control/timers is super convenient when it works.
"...They are fairly easy to setup initially via the app and also simple to pair with Alexa, just follow the instructions and you're golden...." Read more
"...It’s a fairly simple setup once you get the first oneIt does what it should...." Read more
"...several times to see if it would boot up, it actually would not boot up until I had pushed the power button several times & actually..." Read more
"...The app is instantaneous as far as I am concerned...." Read more
Customers like the Alexa compatibility of the electronic switch. They say that it works great, integrates with Alexa and Google Assistant, and is easy to set up to work with Alexia. Customers also mention that it allows them to turn on a lamp via Alexa, and integrates well with other smart home devices such as Alexa.
"...They are fairly easy to setup initially via the app and also simple to pair with Alexa, just follow the instructions and you're golden...." Read more
"...and disconnect those you don't want on your system, and you can setup control to Alexa, Google assistant, nest, etc...." Read more
"...As previously stated, it does work with other platforms, and while it isn’t compatible with Wink, unlike the aforementioned iHome smart plug, it..." Read more
"...Native Alexa integration and management—..." Read more
Customers like the size of the electronic switch. They say it's very small, simple, and sleek. The switches don't use up much space when plugged on the wall, and the compact size leaves the other outlet accessible. The smaller size makes them much sleeker, and it' s great that two fit in a single outlet.
"...Native Alexa integration and management—> Great Form-Factor: *Allows for DUAL -OR- SINGLE USE of any-one, single outlet of a standard duplex..." Read more
"...In other words, it is ideally suited for IoT devices.SUMMARYAre you an iOS user intending to use HomeKit ONLY?..." Read more
"...They are sized well enough that they leave the other outlet open as long as it doesn't have an oversized wall wart that would go up too high or low...." Read more
"...I really like the form factor. Unlike many similar devices, the mini allows two devices to be plugged into the same outlet...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the electronic switch. Some mention that it works like a charm, while others say that it refuses to work anymore. The app is functional, but some customers are unable to program it. The switch works with iOS devices and needs an iPhone.
"...so far and definitely plan on purchasing a couple more, all are working well and as expected...." Read more
"...I have no idea why these were returned. They do only work with apple devices so that could be the reason but still they are clearly branded as Apple..." Read more
"...All devices work great over my older wireless G router which is on the first floor in the kitchen of my home built in 1875...." Read more
"...Final edition- have had the plugs three weeks now. Working flawlessly and will buy a few more (running eight now) based on my experience...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the electronic switch. Some mention it's a solid product, well-made, and perfectly suited for SmartHome applications. However, others say that it' s fatally flawed and plagued with issues.
"...Is it still fatally flawed - yes...." Read more
"...The product looks professionally done, and feels like good quality construction.* Wi-Fi pairing was really easy. I'm using the iOS app...." Read more
"...plug, the overheating problem, and apparently it comes down to a defective unit, since some can power a heater, just fine, and others, like mine,..." Read more
"...Rock solid in the 60 days I've had them. I have two Apple TV 4K boxes in the house acting as a border router...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the electronic switch. Some mention it's a good design and worth the investment risk, while others say that the frustration was not worth the money. The cost is high and the switch was a waste of money.
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"...As other reviewer’s had mentioned, the price is right and it doesn’t add features I’m not looking for..." Read more
"...These things aren't cheap...." Read more
"...Now they are worthless and I can no longer recommend them.November 2017 update...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the plugs. Some mention that it's a great plug and the mini doesn't block the other, while others say that many of the plug are unresponsive and bricked. Some customers are also pleased with the functionality of the product, while other customers say that they have trouble adding a new plug to the Wemo app.
"...Turns out that smart phones now annoy the smart plug, so I had to change settings on my phone so that no other network would interfere during the..." Read more
"...Unlike some other smart home devices, the mini does not require a hub...." Read more
"...One plug failed after a year, and one (more recently purchased) still functions...." Read more
"TLTR: Great plugs, just don't ever change the name of your Wifi network ...First, I love my Wemo smart plugs...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the electronic switch. They mention that the app has difficulty finding and connecting to their WiFi network, and the switches refuse to stay connected. The app also constantly crashes and makes it difficult to use. Some customers also mention that it takes a while for the switch to connect the first time, and that the switch would not connect to a router password that contained a symbol.
"...Nothing showed up at all, ever, I have deleted & reinstalled the app 3 times, done a full hardware reset on the switches 3+ times, had Belkin 2nd..." Read more
"...With that said and as I have read elsewhere, three devices dropped from the network and had to be found again...." Read more
"...Power cycled the mini and still no connection. Reset via the on/off button. Repaired with the app and it was fine again.*..." Read more
"...stated, it does work with other platforms, and while it isn’t compatible with Wink, unlike the aforementioned iHome smart plug, it does have IFTTT,..." Read more
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I'm not going to lie though, I did encounter a couple minor, super small hiccups during the setup but nothing that I couldn't figure out or would cause me to rate this any lower than a 5 star (maybe a 4.5 but since half stars aren't allowed we will round up). First tiny hiccup: the first wemo I purchased took a few tries in getting the app to recognize it but with some persistence, a dash of patience, and a couple of restarts of the wemo, wemo app, and iPad and it was good to go in less than 15 minutes and it hasn't given me any trouble since (the two other wemos I purchased a week or so after and together they took less than 5 minutes to setup). Second and last little hiccup (solved in less than 10 mins but still something for users to be aware of): getting Alexa to turn my two newest wemos on at the same time by saying one command, I thought I could be clever and name both wemos with the same name and Alexa would know to turn both on/off when I said their name, however, it turns out that you have to instead create a "group" within Alexa's app containing the wemos you want to turn on/off together and the caveat is they cannot have the same name within the wemo app. If anyone figured out how to side step this (besides creating a group or asking Alexa more than one command) let me know, but naming two wemos the same name just did not work for me (or Alexa).
Use one wemo for two lights! - My third wemo works double and controls our two small lights on either side of our tv, just plug a multi-socket plugin into the wemo plug and wah-la, a one plug wemo became a two plug wemo. :)
Lastly, and most importantly, our cat Snickers is a HUGE FAN of these wemos and appreciates them very much because it makes her feel like we are home if we get home late or go away for the weekend. And yes, Snickers told me this herself, she also said that her and Alexa get along great and that they talk at least a few times a day. I have not witnessed any of their interaction because she says they only chat when we aren't home, and trust me I've tried asking Alexa if she talk with Snickers and she just outright denies knowing who Snickers is altogether. I have also tried looking into Alexa's app for the conversations but to no avail, I suspect either Snickers is going onto my iPad and deleting their convos or Alexa is not recording them. I contemplated getting a security camera but as much as I want proof of their friendship I would just never forgive myself if I ruined it.
In any case, these are great and I definitely recommend purchasing more than one, at least enough to control all the lamps you turn on daily or even periodically because the wemo app also lets you set which days you want it to turn on/off.
Relevant background to my skill levels:
I bought a couple of the plugs so that I could experiment with how to automate my home. I am neither a software or hardware engineer, however I am a (very highly) qualified engineer and I have self taught myself a lot about network hardware & application of software packages. I have an advanced router with repeater, fully LAN & WAN connected house, with network switches, POE devices etc. that I installed & runs pretty cleanly.
First of all the app - I am still on 2nd level support waiting for a response to an issue where I am patient zero. I can create a rule, but it does not give me the choice of days. It is the same rule every day or no rule at all. I have tried installing the app on 2 i devices, same issue(the even have different itunes accounts to further firewall them from each other) So the app is highly buggy. App version 1.17.1.
2nd, the switch(es) I have RMA'ed one of my 2 as I still could, the first one I am stuck with. The 2nd one experienced worse functionality issues than the first one. It had to go as this is a defective unit.
The rules limited me, so I tried anyway.
Initial first time setup was quite smooth & I was initially impressed. (Hadn't realized the rules issues yet)
Paired it to Alexa, that was pretty smooth too (Still impressed)
Ran it for a few days, had fun having Alexa switch it on & off etc.
Then we had a power outage. Big system failure on the WEMO.
After restarting power, everything else came back up properly.
I tried restarting the first switch (the still semi functional one that is not RMA'ed) several times to see if it would boot up, it actually would not boot up until I had pushed the power button several times & actually physically unplugged & replugged it several times.
The WEMO devices were not recognized by the app on my phone, until I switched it to the same wifi network as they were running on. This i snot helpful when you are trying to make a remote access switch.
So after trying & rebooting I have given up.
I cannot set up a smart house with devices that require a full factory reboot and me to delete the app, reset all rules from scratch, every time the power fails or blips.
So sadly I have to say the devices are junk, the app is junk and they need to be fully redesigned before both parts of the system become stable & reliable.
Sorry Belkin, but you also have a lot of people on your own Community pages with many similar problems & your own support is not the one finding solutions, it is other users who have more time to do this than most of the rest of us have.
So, folks, if you read this far, don't waste your time & money, these devices are great in concept, but are far from Implementation Ready for mainstream use.
I have never been paid to write a review - good or bad and I have never been given anything for a review, except for one thing that was sent to me that I didn't want & I contacted the vendor & asked for an RMA (They said donate it - so I did). What you read is my genuine experience.
Sadly 1 star reviews get pushed out of sight on Amazon & they are hard to access (even your own ones).
Thanks for your time.
Updated 3/17 to add rules screenshot showing the app issue with no days selectable. App version 1.17.1 (420001) that I am trying to deal with on 2nd level support. I still struggle with the concept that I am the only person with this issue & that it is identical on 2 unrelated Apple devices that are on different accounts.
Just a side note - when Customers are on the phone with your reps, when discussing the product, it really makes a better impression of your company when they are aware of who your major competitor(s) are. 1st level support had never even heard of TP Link (check the recording it you don't believe me).
3/30/2017 update.
I found a workaround out of sheer frustration & anger &, well, it is still strange.
I had a blank screen for the days selection when creating rules. Nothing showed up at all, ever, I have deleted & reinstalled the app 3 times, done a full hardware reset on the switches 3+ times, had Belkin 2nd level support on the phone - you name it. (That was a whole different story - see the response comments!)
So I was giving it one last try to see if it would work, I reinstalled everything from scratch.
Set up a new rule - still nothing snowing in the days area of the screen.
So I was really very angry about how much time & energy I had spent on this whole exercise & I was absentmindedly tapping my phone screen repeatedly, when I suddenly noticed that it was highlighting days of the week.
So I played around some more.
I can get it to highlight, at most, 6 of 7 days, in any combination.
I have to guess where the day is to be selected on the screen, then I can find it.
I sometimes have to tap that spot several times to get the day to select (no it is not my touchscreen, both devices have the same response)
What I then found out was, if I select a day & I can now see it, that means that day is one in which the rule will NOT work. It Will work on the days that are not selected & still invisible on the screen.
I have attached a couple of random screen shots so you can see what is going on.
Is the issue fixed - no, not at all, it is still there & the software still has a huge flaw.
Does it work enough that I want to continue to try to experiment with it - yes
Will I want to see a software update to fix this issue - yes
Do I want to continue to use this switch for the short term - yes
So in short, I will not send it back, yet. There is something going on.
I tried this workaround on 2 different Apple products (Iphone 6 & Ipad Mini 3) and the workaround works on both.
Is it still fatally flawed - yes.
Please can you pass this on to your 2nd or even higher level Engineers as there is still a problem that must get fixed, but this is a partial workaround.
By the way, I also tried changing the screen color settings to see if it was screen contrast or color related - no it is not, the Apple devices are working exactly as they should, it is your software with the bug.
If you want me to try anything else, have your engineers get in touch & we can see what we can do.
I have still lost significant confidence in the product & am very unsure if I want to invest in any more of them to automate other parts of my home at this time.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2017
Relevant background to my skill levels:
I bought a couple of the plugs so that I could experiment with how to automate my home. I am neither a software or hardware engineer, however I am a (very highly) qualified engineer and I have self taught myself a lot about network hardware & application of software packages. I have an advanced router with repeater, fully LAN & WAN connected house, with network switches, POE devices etc. that I installed & runs pretty cleanly.
First of all the app - I am still on 2nd level support waiting for a response to an issue where I am patient zero. I can create a rule, but it does not give me the choice of days. It is the same rule every day or no rule at all. I have tried installing the app on 2 i devices, same issue(the even have different itunes accounts to further firewall them from each other) So the app is highly buggy. App version 1.17.1.
2nd, the switch(es) I have RMA'ed one of my 2 as I still could, the first one I am stuck with. The 2nd one experienced worse functionality issues than the first one. It had to go as this is a defective unit.
The rules limited me, so I tried anyway.
Initial first time setup was quite smooth & I was initially impressed. (Hadn't realized the rules issues yet)
Paired it to Alexa, that was pretty smooth too (Still impressed)
Ran it for a few days, had fun having Alexa switch it on & off etc.
Then we had a power outage. Big system failure on the WEMO.
After restarting power, everything else came back up properly.
I tried restarting the first switch (the still semi functional one that is not RMA'ed) several times to see if it would boot up, it actually would not boot up until I had pushed the power button several times & actually physically unplugged & replugged it several times.
The WEMO devices were not recognized by the app on my phone, until I switched it to the same wifi network as they were running on. This i snot helpful when you are trying to make a remote access switch.
So after trying & rebooting I have given up.
I cannot set up a smart house with devices that require a full factory reboot and me to delete the app, reset all rules from scratch, every time the power fails or blips.
So sadly I have to say the devices are junk, the app is junk and they need to be fully redesigned before both parts of the system become stable & reliable.
Sorry Belkin, but you also have a lot of people on your own Community pages with many similar problems & your own support is not the one finding solutions, it is other users who have more time to do this than most of the rest of us have.
So, folks, if you read this far, don't waste your time & money, these devices are great in concept, but are far from Implementation Ready for mainstream use.
I have never been paid to write a review - good or bad and I have never been given anything for a review, except for one thing that was sent to me that I didn't want & I contacted the vendor & asked for an RMA (They said donate it - so I did). What you read is my genuine experience.
Sadly 1 star reviews get pushed out of sight on Amazon & they are hard to access (even your own ones).
Thanks for your time.
Updated 3/17 to add rules screenshot showing the app issue with no days selectable. App version 1.17.1 (420001) that I am trying to deal with on 2nd level support. I still struggle with the concept that I am the only person with this issue & that it is identical on 2 unrelated Apple devices that are on different accounts.
Just a side note - when Customers are on the phone with your reps, when discussing the product, it really makes a better impression of your company when they are aware of who your major competitor(s) are. 1st level support had never even heard of TP Link (check the recording it you don't believe me).
3/30/2017 update.
I found a workaround out of sheer frustration & anger &, well, it is still strange.
I had a blank screen for the days selection when creating rules. Nothing showed up at all, ever, I have deleted & reinstalled the app 3 times, done a full hardware reset on the switches 3+ times, had Belkin 2nd level support on the phone - you name it. (That was a whole different story - see the response comments!)
So I was giving it one last try to see if it would work, I reinstalled everything from scratch.
Set up a new rule - still nothing snowing in the days area of the screen.
So I was really very angry about how much time & energy I had spent on this whole exercise & I was absentmindedly tapping my phone screen repeatedly, when I suddenly noticed that it was highlighting days of the week.
So I played around some more.
I can get it to highlight, at most, 6 of 7 days, in any combination.
I have to guess where the day is to be selected on the screen, then I can find it.
I sometimes have to tap that spot several times to get the day to select (no it is not my touchscreen, both devices have the same response)
What I then found out was, if I select a day & I can now see it, that means that day is one in which the rule will NOT work. It Will work on the days that are not selected & still invisible on the screen.
I have attached a couple of random screen shots so you can see what is going on.
Is the issue fixed - no, not at all, it is still there & the software still has a huge flaw.
Does it work enough that I want to continue to try to experiment with it - yes
Will I want to see a software update to fix this issue - yes
Do I want to continue to use this switch for the short term - yes
So in short, I will not send it back, yet. There is something going on.
I tried this workaround on 2 different Apple products (Iphone 6 & Ipad Mini 3) and the workaround works on both.
Is it still fatally flawed - yes.
Please can you pass this on to your 2nd or even higher level Engineers as there is still a problem that must get fixed, but this is a partial workaround.
By the way, I also tried changing the screen color settings to see if it was screen contrast or color related - no it is not, the Apple devices are working exactly as they should, it is your software with the bug.
If you want me to try anything else, have your engineers get in touch & we can see what we can do.
I have still lost significant confidence in the product & am very unsure if I want to invest in any more of them to automate other parts of my home at this time.
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