{"id":20968,"date":"2014-01-10T17:57:33","date_gmt":"2014-01-10T17:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/?p=20968"},"modified":"2020-04-15T18:56:34","modified_gmt":"2020-04-15T17:56:34","slug":"wemo-maker-delivers-ios-android-control-to-smart-home-hackers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/hardware\/wemo-maker-delivers-ios-android-control-to-smart-home-hackers.html","title":{"rendered":"WeMo &#8216;Maker&#8217; Delivers iOS &#038; Android Control to Smart Home Hackers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Belkin announced some additions to their WeMo home automation range at CES this week including a new LED Lighting\u00a0Starter Set, WeMo Smart LED Bulbs\u00a0and a slow cooker (really).<\/p>\n<p>Amongst these new Wi-Fi powered devices is an aptly named $50 &#8216;Maker&#8217; module. It aims to provide DIYers with a simple way to integrate WeMo control into their hacks and projects.<\/p>\n<p>That in turn will providing them with Internet connected control of any device they build, and allow them control from an iPhone, iPad (iOS) or Android mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>The unit is powered via a micro USB socket and features 36v open relay contacts.\u00a0Belkin say the device will also interface to a wide range of low voltage (5v) sensors and can use IFTTT\u00a0cloud logic too&#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The WeMo Maker empowers DIYers to build their own WeMo solutions by adding Internet connectivity to any device controlled with a DC switch, such as research robotics, motors, sprinkler systems, antennas, and more. A small module that wires into low voltage devices, WeMo Maker also lets you monitor and manage a wide range of 5V DC sensors from anywhere using a smartphone or tablet.<\/p>\n<p>WeMo Maker is controlled via the same free WeMo app as existing WeMo products and integrates seamlessly within the WeMo ecosystem, allowing you to create schedules or automatically control the WeMo Maker with sensor inputs. Deactivate your sprinkler system if moisture is detected or open the blinds at sunrise from Monday to Friday. WeMo Maker also works with IFTTT, which lets you create specialized recipes bringing the Internet of Things to your fingertips.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_43576\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-ggHUcCj-a8?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20992\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/belkin-maker-rear.jpg?resize=777%2C423&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Belkin Maker Rear\" width=\"777\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/belkin-maker-rear.jpg?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/belkin-maker-rear.jpg?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZiuousbpKBg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Revision3 Tekzilla<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We&#8217;ve asked Belkin for a UK launch date and we&#8217;ll update this article when they respond. \u00a0The\u00a0WeMo Maker Kit plus the new\u00a0LED Lighting Starter Set, WeMo Smart LED Bulbs and Crock-Pot WeMo Slow Cooker\u00a0should all be available in the USA this Spring.<\/p>\n<p><a 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