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CES 2020: Belkin's Wemo Brand Gains New HomeKit-Enabled WiFi Smart Plug and Remote

Belkin today announced the upcoming launch of a new Wemo WiFi Smart Plug, which will be joining the company's line of Wemo smart home products.

The Wemo WiFi Smart Plug is the smallest yet in the Wemo lineup, and it is designed to integrate with Apple's HomeKit as well as Alexa and Google Assistant.

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Using the Wemo app, Siri commands, or the Home app, those in the Apple ecosystem can wirelessly control lamps, heaters, fans, or more with the smart plug. Belkin plans to launch the new Wemo WiFi Smart Plug in the spring of 2020, and it will be priced at $24.99.

Also new to Wemo is the Wemo Stage, a control accessory that can be programmed with up to six scenes or settings activated using short presses or long presses.

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The Wemo Stage works with ‌HomeKit‌, so it can be set to activate ‌Siri‌ scenes created in the Home app with multiple ‌HomeKit‌ products. The Wemo Stage is set to launch in the summer of 2020 and it will be priced at $50.

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BJMRamage Avatar
82 months ago
I REALLY wish companies would create Smart Plugs that had plugs to the sides. I rarely want the outlet straight out from the wall, I prefer to have it heading down the wall or to the side so I can place furniture nearby without hitting the cord coming off the plug.
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82 months ago

I REALLY wish companies would create Smart Plugs that had plugs to the sides. I rarely want the outlet straight out from the wall, I prefer to have it heading down the wall or to the side so I can place furniture nearby without hitting the cord coming off the plug.
This may be what you're looking for. I have 3 of them and they've been pretty good.

https://store.idevicesinc.com/idevices-switch/
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Mylo130 Avatar
82 months ago

I REALLY wish companies would create Smart Plugs that had plugs to the sides. I rarely want the outlet straight out from the wall, I prefer to have it heading down the wall or to the side so I can place furniture nearby without hitting the cord coming off the plug.
These are 👍.

DEWENWILS WiFi Smart Plug Outlet, Voice and App Remote Controlled Wireless Smart Outlets, Compatible with Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT, No Hub Required https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756YZKM7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_R-lfEbCKV0YXQ
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Q-Dog Avatar
82 months ago

I REALLY wish companies would create Smart Plugs that had plugs to the sides. I rarely want the outlet straight out from the wall, I prefer to have it heading down the wall or to the side so I can place furniture nearby without hitting the cord coming off the plug.
You want the Lutron Caseta wall plug. And it has outlets on both sides.
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D.T. Avatar
82 months ago

I REALLY wish companies would create Smart Plugs that had plugs to the sides. I rarely want the outlet straight out from the wall, I prefer to have it heading down the wall or to the side so I can place furniture nearby without hitting the cord coming off the plug.
Yeah, I use those APC surge protectors that fasten directly to the outlet, and they have 6 side outlets which are terrific.
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