WemoWay
We made A WeMoWay..A WeMoWay....In the jungle...oooooo
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- Features --
*New
* Tasker Background Service
Version 2.0 brings a new background service to monitor the devices in without the application running. This should allow for Tasker Conditions to run smoothly.
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- Usage ---
Since we are using the WeMo SDK, the devices only work after they have been provisioned with the Belkin WeMo App. Belkin does some proprietary magic in the cloud but once the devices are setup in your home network, you are free to use the WeMoWay app.
The WeMoWay app only works when you are connected to the same wifi as your devices. That way no information is sent over the internet and all the connections are handled locally. Even if the internet goes down, your lights can stay lit.
Since this is the first release we are looking for lots of feedback. Let us know how it works and how you are using it. We are always improving the app and new features will be coming out often!
If you want to be part of the Beta Test community email [email protected] and we will put you on the list.
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- What's Coming Up ---
Sept 20 Update
Android Wear Integration. Turn my lights on from my watch...(Still working on this)
NFC Writes/Reads. Tap your phone to turn on / off anything...(I'm not sure this is a priority for anyone but it can be implemented quickly)
Cloud Synchronization is off the planning because of potential security risks. You have to be connected to your local wifi network in order to use any of the features.
Permissions
The app uses a lot of permissions. Belkin WeMo SDK (http://developers.belkin.com/wemo/sdk) needs us to include all of them. To that end I have no idea what they are needed for, email [email protected] and ask.
Internet
-Our Monkeys collect crash statistics in the really, really unlikely situation that the app crashes. We send that to the internet so the Monkey Handlers can berate the Monkeys.
Photos/Media/Files
-Local storage is used to cache images and settings.
Wi-Fi connection information
When you switch between networks, we need to connect to the new WeMo devices. This permission lets us verify your wifi network
Category : Tools
Reviews (30)
Pretty cool. Started app first time and all* wemos showed up ready to go. Of course they were already provisioned by tbe Belkin app. Can't however get more than 5 plugs showing, as I have 6 to date. (will edit on resolve)
A better app than Belkins Wemo app!! How unbelievably sad for Belkin (wemo) and awesome for these app designers. Thank you guys for making a simple app that works everytime. (I'm using 8 switches and 1 wall switch--flawless operation)
App cannot find any of the five Wemo products I have. I tried switching through all the SSIDs I have and this app managed to find zero Wemos. I guess I'll need to keep searching for a Tasker solution for Wemo. I thought this app would do it but I guess I was wrong.
wemo app couldn't see my devices. this found them all and is very responsive. thank you!
Simple and basic but works well and does exactly what it should. Thanks dev.
Found all my switches. i would have given it 5 stars if it had more of the Belkin app oppitions.
Could not find 2 wemo switches that work fine in the official belkin app.
can not find any wemo app to use that can find my wemo smart plug
Really glitchy alternative to the already glitchy factory Wemo app.
Cannot add a device must use WeMo
a wemo app that works, why can't belkin do this?? thanks so much
UPDATE: Last app update fixed below stated issues. Now, I just wish that I would be able to set more then one scheduled timer within 24 hours time frame. ---- That is, if it does what it's supposed to do. I'm unable to turn scheduling switch on and scheduling settings do not retain new values. Apart of the on/off function the app is useless.
Needs widget support still. Getting better, would like to see a way to rearrange the device list so that I can have the most frequently used devices at the top of the list. Suggestion to remove the toggle green icon on the white schedule bar or use it to show if schedule is on/off rather than the status and maybe change the orange background for status instead. A bit confusing at the moment with the layout when you first use it.
I really don't think Belkin should rely on third party developers to make their "stuff" work. This app fixes their laziness, thanks. I sometimes have trouble with scheduling and it would be great to have more than one on - off period. But it's saved me so much frustration. Thanks for your work.
WARNING: APP HAS SEEMINGLY BEEN ABANDONED BY DEVELOPER! The worst battery hog I have ever seen. Regularly chews up 25%-40% of daily battery life. FIX YOUR APP!! Tasker background service is completely unreliable - turns itself off randomly. Way Too long between updates. Let us pay you $!!
I have 5 wemo lights. All work with wemo app. This app says no devices found when on wifi.
Works, fairly stable, and integrates with tasker. Lost a star due to how slow it works with tasker, im not sure if its on my end, but theres about a 30 sec delay between tasker starting task, and the switch turning on or off.
Much better than all other apps I tried and I tried most of them. It does 90% of what I need and is stable which is 100% improvement on belkins ridiculous offering. Developer is quick to respond and helpful too
Needs to refresh before sending tasker task. I have the wemo motion set to turn on lights via Tasker and it will not work unless this app is open. Also keeps sending the on command even when no motion is present.
App is great but unfortunately, Tasker integration is not working as it should. Events won't trigger the service, could you please look into that? Android Marshmallow preview 3. Update: developer fixed issue, tremendous support!
This app fixed all my problems with the official wemo app in 30 seconds. Fantastic, thank you.
Used to work a while ago, now it's very glitchy and Tasker integration doesn't work as expected.
None of the third party apps work, but that's not surprising given that Belkin's own software barely works anyway.
Previous version (w/o tasker) had better stability.
Doesn't work any better than the WeMo app. Can't create a new schedule or write to existing ones.
Works.. as long as you never leave your house.
This app sounds good but does it work with wemo led at all? Hoping to see any response thanks
Life saver!! All I wanted was Tasker support. Thank you!
Would like to see power consumption from insight switch though
Now it.crashes immediately when I try to open it, says its incompatible with modern android. Probably because last updated in 2015. So now it appears my wemo lights are utterly unuseable, since the official app doesn't work whatsoever. Yaaay. (Pre-Android 10 Review)Lets me use my Wemo lights again, since the official app is no longer functional. And it's much easier to use, too. Thank you!