The WeMo Light Switch is easily connected into a home’s existing electrical wiring, and replaces an existing light switch. Once in place and connected to the home’s Wi-Fi network, users can access the free WeMo app to turn lights on or off, put them on a schedule, and even time them according to local sunrise and sunset from anywhere using an iOS or Android device.

The Light Switch also features integration with IFTTT (www.ifttt.com), an online service that creates a sequence of activities (known as triggers) using different Internet-based services such as email, weather and social media.

To assist in the effective local rollout of the WeMo Light Switch, Belkin has teamed with Jim’s Electrical nationally as a preferred install partner to deliver a trusted and reliable installation solution.

“The WeMo Light Switch continues the benchmark we have established for the WeMo range, which is to deliver a simple, easy to use and affordable home automation solution. The WeMo Light Switch delivers peace of mind from knowing you can control and monitor your home from wherever you are, whenever you want,” says Head of Product Management and Marketing ANZ Brendan Sparks.

“We understand the rise of home automation can be daunting to some consumers, which is why we have also partnered with Jim’s Electrical to provide an end to end process for our customers.”

“It is very exciting for us to be the preferred installation partner as the WeMo Light Switch is launched in Australia. We are looking forward to delivering a complete installation solution for Australian consumers. It is a wonderful new technology that continues to break down barriers in home automation, and we are delighted to play our part in showcasing these benefits to our customers,” says Jim’s Electrical technical director of Miles Parkinson.

WeMo Light Switch

• Control household lighting remotely via a smartphone or tablet.
• Works with any Wi-Fi router, Apple device with iOS v5 or higher, and Android device 4.0 or higher
• Operates over Wi-Fi and mobile internet, at home and away
• Works with the free WeMo app
• No subscription fee or hub required