Hey everyone, I’ve been diving into the world of smart home automation and have been experimenting with integrating different devices into my setup. I recently came across some interesting challenges when trying to connect my WeMo switches and plugs with SmartThings. Let me share my experiences and see if anyone else has encountered similar issues or has some tips to resolve them!
First off, I love the convenience of being able to control my devices through a single app, but it seems like there’s a bit of a disconnect between WeMo and SmartThings. One of the main issues I’ve noticed is the need to manually refresh the status of my WeMo devices within the SmartThings Classic app. For example, if I toggle a switch manually or through the WeMo app, SmartThings doesn’t always pick up the change immediately. This can be a bit frustrating, especially when trying to set up consistent automations.
Another hurdle I’ve faced is the reliability of WebCore when it comes to triggering WeMo switches. It seems like it only works about 20% of the time, which isn’t ideal for creating dependable routines. I’ve also noticed that since switching to the new WeMo app, the issues haven’t gone away, even though they started before the update. I’m curious if others are experiencing the same thing or if there’s a workaround I’m missing.
On the positive side, I’ve found that using manual controls works perfectly fine, but it defeats the purpose of having a seamless smart home system. I’m hoping there’s a way to improve the integration so that everything works smoothly together. Maybe there’s a setting I’m overlooking or a different approach to automations that could help.
If anyone out there has successfully integrated WeMo devices with SmartThings without these hiccups, I’d love to hear about your setup and any tips you have! It would be amazing to find a solution that allows for more reliable and consistent control across all my devices. Let’s keep the conversation going and help each other troubleshoot these challenges!
Cheers,
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