Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I currently have two Belkin WeMo switches, which are similar to this product, so I thought it would be interesting to compare the switches. Fortuitously, Uverse installed a new modem a few days ago, so I had to set up my Belkin Wemo switches again, so it was was easy to compare the two. Usage - Draw. Both products work as advertised - they connect to your Wifi so that you can control your devices remotely. I have mine set up on a schedule (lights turn on in the evening so that my apartment is lit when I come home). Very handy. Setup - Ankuoo wins this round for sure. WeMo repeatedly had trouble connecting to my wifi, even though my password was entered correctly over and over and over. I had to restart the app and *finally* Wemo would connect. I had no such problems with Ankuoo. It comes with a very easy guide, and a quick download of the app had me up and running with the setup. No issues at all, and I had the Smart Switch up and running in about 5 minutes (probably less). App - Ankuoo wins again. A more streamlined app, and I think a more user-friendly app all around. I also love the "anti-theft timer" feature. Easy to set a schedule for your lights. Appearance - Belkin wins this round. I like the all white look instead of the blue, which is somewhat garish and not that great to look at. Not a deal breaker, though. [UPDATE: Well, it looks like Ankuoo also offers an all-white option now, so this is now a draw!] Price - Ankuoo wins this round. It comes in at about 8 dollars cheaper. [UPDATE: The prices on the two switches have changed a bit, but the Ankuoo is still cheaper at this point in time.] Product support - Draw. Have never had to contact Ankuoo, but I will say that Belkin is very helpful in their responses. Overall - Ankuoo wins overall. The only thing I like more about the WeMo is the appearance, and that's not a big deal. However, both products are really great and I would recommend both to anyone that is interested in a wifi switch. I'll update the review if anything changes! [Update: I still use these two switches every single day! The Belkin went a bit awry (wouldn't turn off), but updating the firmware was an easy fix.] Note - I was fortunate enough to receive this product through Amazon Vine. However, I try to write my review as if I had paid the purchase price, for I feel that is only fair for those who read and rely on reviews.