Belkin adds Android compatibility to the WeMo wireless light switch

Have you ever wanted to control your house lights using your smartphone? Personally I’d never even though of such a weird and wonderful idea before, but the people at Belkin are clearly one step ahead of me.

The WeMo light switch is designed to replace your existing light switches, and connects into your home’s electrical wiring. You can then control the various lights in your house from anywhere using the app. Previously the WeMo light switch app was only designed to be compatible with iOS smartphones and tablets, but now Android users will also be able dim the lights, providing you’re running Android 4.0 or higher.

Belkin’s WeMo app grants you the ability to control individual WeMo lights, or create groups in your house so that you can control individual rooms. This is the same app which is currently used to control the WeMo Switch and Motion products. The software also comes bundled with a lighting schedule, so you can automatically dim the lights at night, and have them turn on with your alarm in the morning

As well as Wi-Fi connectivity, you can also operate your lights over a mobile network if you so desire. This has the practical implication of turning the hallway lights on just before you get home, as well as more hilarious opportunities to freak-out your house mates.

The WeMo Light Switch will be available in summer 2013, with full Android 4.0 compatibility following sometime shortly after the launch date.

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