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Automate your WeMo Light Switch integrations

The WeMo Light Switch integrates seamlessly with IFTTT to give you convenient control over your lighting. Set schedules, automate actions based on triggers like sunset or specific times, and pair with other services for enhanced home automation tailored to your needs.

Create your own WeMo Light Switch workflow

Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.

11 triggers, queries, and actions

Switched on

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time your WeMo Light Switch is turned on.

Switched off

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time your WeMo Light Switch is turned off.

Long press

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time your WeMo Light Switch is turned on or off with a long press over two seconds.

History of long presses

Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list instances of when your WeMo Light Switch was turned on or off with a long press over two seconds.

History of WeMo Light Switch is turned off

Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when your WeMo Light Switch was turned off.

History of switched on

Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when your WeMo Light Switch was turned on.

Turn on

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch on. If the WeMo Switch is already on, it will remain on.

Turn off

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch off. If the WeMo Switch is already off, it will remain off.

Turn on then off

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch on then immediately back off.

Turn off then on

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch off then immediately back on.

Toggle on/off

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will toggle a WeMo Light Switch on or off.

Switched on

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time your WeMo Light Switch is turned on.

Switched off

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time your WeMo Light Switch is turned off.

Long press

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time your WeMo Light Switch is turned on or off with a long press over two seconds.

History of long presses

Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list instances of when your WeMo Light Switch was turned on or off with a long press over two seconds.

History of WeMo Light Switch is turned off

Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when your WeMo Light Switch was turned off.

History of switched on

Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when your WeMo Light Switch was turned on.

Turn on

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch on. If the WeMo Switch is already on, it will remain on.

Turn off

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch off. If the WeMo Switch is already off, it will remain off.

Turn on then off

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch on then immediately back off.

Turn off then on

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch off then immediately back on.

Toggle on/off

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will toggle a WeMo Light Switch on or off.

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How to connect to a WeMo Light Switch automation

Find an automation using WeMo Light Switch

Find an automation to connect to, or create your own!

Connect IFTTT to your WeMo Light Switch account

Securely connect the Applet services to your respective accounts.

Finalize and customize your Applet

Review trigger and action settings, and click connect. Simple as that!
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Turn off lights as you leave home

Link your location with the WeMo Light Switch to ensure your lights turn off automatically when you leave your house, promoting energy savings.

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About WeMo Light Switch

Belkin’s Wemo system is home automation made easy. Replace your wall switch with the Wi-Fi enabled Wemo Light Switch to control and schedule your lights from anywhere using the Wemo app.

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