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Your Belkin Wemo smart home device could stop working this week: Here's what to do about it (www.androidauthority.com)
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[–] 8 points 9 months ago

Don't buy devices that depend on the cloud for its basic functions.

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    [–] 1 point 9 months ago (2 children)

    I think a lot of them can be flashed with something from tasmota. I did it years ago to integrate it with Home Assistant and monitor the amount of electricity the washing machine was using and turn a conspicuous light bright magenta so I didn't forget to move laundry to the dryer.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (1 child)

    Do you need to disassemble and use a USB header to install it on these? My whole house uses these switches and I was gonna just replace them.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago

    Yes. I used HiLetgo FT232RL Mini USB to TTL Serial Converter and jumper wires but given that's mini USB on one end you'd probably be better of with a more recent one. Also double check that the model you're using has something to flash onto it. It's been a while since I did any of this.

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