Basic Setup for Your WeMo Insight Switch

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction: WeMo Insight Switch: Basic Setup

With the Wemo Insight Wi-Fi Smart Plug, you can monitor energy consumption right from your phone or tablet. This Smart Plug provides real-time reports on how much energy your devices are consuming. Use the Smart Plug to monitor how much a space heater is costing you, or how much energy a particular room consumes.

2. Plug in the WeMo

Plug the WeMo switch into an available wall outlet.

3. Wemo: Install iOS App

1. Open the App Store.
   

1. Select Search in the bottom right corner.
   

1. Select Get for WeMo.
   

1. Select Open.
   

4. Wemo: iOS: Connect to Wemo Wi-Fi

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Select Wi-Fi.
   

1. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on, then select the WeMo Wi-Fi network from the list.
   

The network password for your normal home Wi-Fi connection has not been forgotten. Once setup, your phone will automatically reconnect to the proper network.

5. Wemo: App Setup

1. Tap Get Started or Let's Get Started.
   

1. Next, we will need to select the product type. In this case, tap WeMo Smartplugs
   

1. Next you will have the option to give the switch a custom name. This is helpful if you have or plan to have multiple WeMo devices but leaving all of the default names is fine too.
   

1. Once done, tap Done to finish this part of the setup.

6. Wemo: Install Android App

1. Launch the Play Store on your smartphone.
   

1. Select the search bar at the top.
   

1. Type in WeMo, then select WeMo from the list.
   

1. Select Install.
   

1. Select Open to open the app.
   

7. Wemo: Android: Connect to Wemo Wi-Fi

In order to setup your Wemo Light Switch, you must first connect to the special network provided by the switch for setup.

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Select Wi-Fi.
   

1. In the list of Wi-Fi networks, you should see one that starts with "WeMo", then a product type, and a number. It will not be locked with a password. Select the WeMo network.
   

1. You will not be prompted for a password, your device will simply connect immediately to the network, and show that you are connected.
   

The network password for your normal home Wi-Fi connection has not been forgotten. Once setup, your phone will automatically reconnect to the proper network.

8. WeMo: Android Wi-Fi Scanning Disable

The Android Wi-Fi feature "Scanning always Available" is incompatible with Wemo Setup. Please disable these features temporarily before starting the setup process.  

1. Go to Settings.
   

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2. Click on Wi-Fi.
   

1. We want to go to the Menu and click on Advanced.
   

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2. Uncheck "Scanning always available".
   

1. Go back to WeMo App.
   

9. Wemo: App Setup

1. Tap Get Started or Let's Get Started.
   

1. Next, we will need to select the product type. In this case, tap WeMo Smartplugs
   

1. Next you will have the option to give the switch a custom name. This is helpful if you have or plan to have multiple WeMo devices but leaving all of the default names is fine too.
   

1. Once done, tap Done to finish this part of the setup.

10. WeMo: Android Wi-Fi Scanning Enable

The Android Wi-Fi feature "Scanning always Available" is incompatible with Wemo Setup. Now that setup is complete,  we will enable these features.  

1. Go to Settings.
   

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2. Click on Wi-Fi.
   

1. We want to go to the Menu and click on Advanced.
   

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2. Check "Scanning always available".
   

1. That's it, enjoy your new Wemo!