[Best Buy] Wemo mini $14.99 weekend instore special

Dec 6th, 2019 4:05 pm

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smartpat [OP]: Newbie; Jan 22, 2007; 38 posts; 35 upvotes; Markham

Dec 6th, 2019 4:05 pm

[Best Buy] Wemo mini $14.99 weekend instore special

Price:: 14.99
Expiry:: December 8, 2019
Retailer:: Best Buy

Spotted Wemo mini at Markville BestBuy around checkout area advertised at $14.99. Weekend instore deal, valid Dec 6-8 (Fri-Sun).

Not sure if the deal is available at other location.

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Dec 6th, 2019 5:09 pm

#2

dexterneedsabrain: Jr. Member; Jan 3, 2005; 115 posts; 41 upvotes; Markham

Dec 6th, 2019 5:09 pm

Wemo app is crap.

if it exists ....it is possible!

+12

Dec 6th, 2019 5:16 pm

#3

smartpat [OP]: Newbie; Jan 22, 2007; 38 posts; 35 upvotes; Markham

Dec 6th, 2019 5:16 pm

Agree. Their app is crap, but integration with Homekit and Alexa is pretty solid.

+4

Dec 6th, 2019 6:17 pm

#4

pen2: Newbie; Jun 3, 2008; 54 posts; 20 upvotes; Vancouver

Dec 6th, 2019 6:17 pm

Saw same promo at Vancouver Best Buy (Cambie & 7th)

Dec 6th, 2019 7:07 pm

#5

Cghall: Member; May 6, 2016; 314 posts; 102 upvotes; Whitby

Dec 6th, 2019 7:07 pm

dexterneedsabrain wrote: ↑ Wemo app is crap.

SmartThings

+1

Dec 6th, 2019 7:09 pm

#6

ChinpokoMon: Deal Addict; Jul 27, 2003; 4267 posts; 2661 upvotes; Edmonton

Dec 6th, 2019 7:09 pm

smartpat wrote: ↑ Agree. Their app is crap, but integration with Homekit and Alexa is pretty solid.

Works well with Google Assistant too!

+1

Dec 7th, 2019 8:35 am

#7

lmx116: Member; Jul 29, 2016; 255 posts; 128 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 7th, 2019 8:35 am

dexterneedsabrain wrote: ↑ Wemo app is crap.

I think you are insulting the word "crap", WEMO app is indeed "CROCK of SHIT"

+3

Dec 7th, 2019 9:59 am

#8

IWIKnow: Newbie; Jul 7, 2018; 7 posts

Dec 7th, 2019 9:59 am

Nice integration with home assistant. Little need for the app.

Dec 7th, 2019 10:07 am

#9

Jonavin: Deal Addict; May 19, 2005; 3990 posts; 940 upvotes; Markham

Dec 7th, 2019 10:07 am

smartpat wrote: ↑ Agree. Their app is crap, but integration with Homekit and Alexa is pretty solid.

Totally agree. The app is crap but I have it setup with Google Home and it’s convenient to just say “turn Christmas tree on”.

Some people just don't get that online forum posts shouldn't always be taken seriously.

Dec 7th, 2019 10:18 am

#10

krossfyah: Member; Dec 13, 2005; 408 posts; 55 upvotes; Mono, Ontario

Dec 7th, 2019 10:18 am

web link?

Dec 7th, 2019 10:23 am

#11

jarfgames: Deal Addict; Nov 10, 2012; 2341 posts; 1619 upvotes; Calgary

Dec 7th, 2019 10:23 am

Saw this in Shawnessey Calgary location last night. Didn’t pay a ton of attention to the details but the price was definitely same as OP.

Dec 7th, 2019 10:23 am

#12

warmdeals: Sr. Member; Sep 28, 2015; 674 posts; 524 upvotes; Waterloo, ON

Dec 7th, 2019 10:23 am

Same price at my local store. Probably chain wide. Weekend only

Dec 7th, 2019 11:13 am

#13

phillie86: Newbie; Sep 28, 2010; 15 posts; 24 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 7th, 2019 11:13 am

Can confirm Etobicoke Queensway location has plenty in stock at this price. Good find.

Dec 7th, 2019 11:23 am

#14

HankLeTank: Member; Jul 3, 2016; 280 posts; 211 upvotes

Dec 7th, 2019 11:23 am

dexterneedsabrain wrote: ↑ Wemo app is crap.

Hopefully the wyze plug will come to Canada eventually

Dec 7th, 2019 12:37 pm

#15

zhewie: Member; Sep 25, 2003; 274 posts; 73 upvotes; Scarborough

Dec 7th, 2019 12:37 pm

Plenty of units left at Best Buy Leaside at 14.99$

Using it to automate and control Christmas tree lights.

Also have a couple of other wemo plugs I’m using to automatically change the water for my fish tank.

Dec 7th, 2019 1:12 pm

#16

oneframe: Jr. Member; Nov 3, 2008; 170 posts; 24 upvotes; Vancouver

Dec 7th, 2019 1:12 pm

I have over a dozen Wemo devices as home and use the HomeKit app as well as WeMo app for any firmware updates. I don't see any issue with using Wemo.

What is it about Wemo that makes it not good for you folks? I may be missing something that other devices are able to provide.

+6

Dec 7th, 2019 1:16 pm

#17

rainor94: Sr. Member; Sep 27, 2008; 810 posts; 610 upvotes

Dec 7th, 2019 1:16 pm

IMO stay away from Wemo. It's by far my most disliked smart device brand I've bought. The cheap Costco switches are better than Wemo garbage. Garbage app, if you have multiple SSIDs in your home it won't work, it's the least reliable smart device brand I have in my house.

+2

Dec 7th, 2019 1:17 pm

#18

aljudeh: Sr. Member; Sep 7, 2014; 644 posts; 301 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 7th, 2019 1:17 pm

Why buy Belkin when TP link is there!

+1

Dec 7th, 2019 1:21 pm

#19

rainor94: Sr. Member; Sep 27, 2008; 810 posts; 610 upvotes

Dec 7th, 2019 1:21 pm

oneframe wrote: ↑ I have over a dozen Wemo devices as home and use the HomeKit app as well as WeMo app for any firmware updates. I don't see any issue with using Wemo.

What is it about Wemo that makes it not good for you folks? I may be missing something that other devices are able to provide.

I have 3 wifi access points throughout my house to get good coverage everywhere, a few months ago only the devices on one of the access points remained reachable. I have random disconnects from multiple Wemo devices despite no other smart switch in my house having connectivity issues (including high bandwidth outdoor Nest IQ cameras).

The Wemo app is the worst app I've ever used for smart home devices. Even Google Home has issues sometimes communicating and seeing all the devices (doesn't happen for any other smart home devices brand in my house).

I've had much better experience with Philips Hue devices, Nest, TP-Link, CE Smart (Costco switches), and Samsung SmartThings. Wemo switches look great but they don't work as advertised in my experience and aren't worth the frustration.

+1

Dec 7th, 2019 1:21 pm

#20

Cghall: Member; May 6, 2016; 314 posts; 102 upvotes; Whitby

Dec 7th, 2019 1:21 pm

I have 17 wemo products and just picked up 3 more of the mini plugs today. I don't use the app, but use SmartThings. The devices themselves i have never had an issue and have been using them for about 3 years now. The only thing that is a little disappointing right now is the dimmer not being able to connect to smartthings.

+3