While Belkin’s WeMo is largely a closed smarthome ecosystem, with a questionable history in terms of performance and security, I found $40 for three “connected” bulbs and mini hub too good a deal to pass up. So, at the very least, the two lamps I have on old school mechanical timers will be getting an wireless upgrade (and CFL > LED). It’s probably all a little redundant with my existing Hue Lighting and Staples Connect, but … new gadgets!
If you too are similarly tempted by Wemo, visit this link and add the kit to your cart for $50 in savings plus a bonus bulb. At the checkout screen, enter SAVEWEMO (in all caps) to get another $10 off. Shipping is free, but state sales tax will be added.
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By the by, Wemo isn't entirely a silo ... with links to IFFT and Echo if you have other Wemo components. But it's not a completely open hub like Staples or Smartthings.
Awesome I just picked these up. Thanks for the heads up.
FBI new advisory to consumers: Many IoT devices don't get security updates. Quarantine them on their own wifi network.
(And Dave, if you get that hackable baby monitor, I promise not to play creepy things like Every Breath You Take. Instead, I'll play a combination of Finnish language lessons and specious promotional messages about the delights of the tropical paradise of Helsinki. No ill effects will results will occur, other than an utterly implacable desire to move to Finland beginning around the age of 13...)