Belkin has also unveiled two new products
under its Wemo brand. First is the new Wemo Wi-Fi smart plug. Its smallest
smart plug offering with native voice assistant compatibility for Amazon Alexa,
the Google Assistant and Siri via Apple HomeKit.
The Wemo WiFi Smart Plug offers wireless
control via Wemo app for connected devices (lamps, heaters, fans and more) with
no subscription or hub required. Its new convenient and compact form factor
allows for stacking of additional Wemo smart plugs, or plugging another device
in the same outlet with no obstruction. It is priced at $24.99 (roughly Rs.
1,800) and will be available from Spring 2020.
The next product is the Wemo Smart Stage,
which works in tandem with the Home app, and lets the user assign buttons on
the Wemo Stage for specific HomeKit scenes.
The Wemo Stage supports up to 6
scenes/settings (movie night setting, morning scene, etc.) with 3-button
customization of short presses and long presses, as well as Apple HomeKit
compatibility for control using the Apple Home app and Siri. The Wemo Stage is
easy to install – designed to fit in Wemo and Decora faceplates and removable
as a remote control for ease of use.
It is priced at US$ 49.99 and will be available in Summer 2020.
