There doesn't seem to be any password or security on the switch. Is there anything to prevent a stranger from turning your devices on or off?
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Mike, once the device is connected it doesnt show up unless they can connect to your wifi and have a wemo app. You can grant others access within the wemo app so ther is no way someone can hit a switch unless you give them permission .
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Since mine is broken, it's hard to remember the whole control process. But generally speaking control is via WiFi, so it's as secure as the network.
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As I can remember... The password is what you used to hook up your home router to the internet. If your system is secure, you will have know problem... I use it all the time when Im out and about and coming home late, I will turn on the lights. Its Cool. I even bought my daughter one for her home. Hope this helped.
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Corey and Donald are both correct. In addition, you may need to set a password on your handheld device to prevent other users accessing your WeMo.
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I believe there is a password protection function that can be enabled, and the cable appears to be a standard A to Micro B USB 3.0. The cable it comes with is definitely very short-- my tower has a USB input at the top and the drive has to sit on top of the tower when I use it or it dangles off my desk.
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No. You have to press two buttons simultaneously and then go into a menu. Once you figure out how the programmer thought it is easy to operate, but there are safeguards against someone getting into the security functions.
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Short answer is no. You could disconnect the power to it. I keep it hidden, but if the need arises, I can reach and hit the reconnect button.
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I don't have mine hooked up yet, but I would imagine you could bypass the switch box
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I don't know. I suspect if an intruder knew where the device was placed and had something that could be pushed under the door, said intruder could perhaps push the device inside and thus gain entry w/o activating the device.
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I am no technical wizard, but Belkin includes a code on a slip of paper that is cleverly inserted into slots in the base of the unit so that you won't loose it. There is also a guest password on the same paper. The password was easy to enter and all works well. Hope this helps.
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Yes, my roommate and I both have iPhones and we both can use the switch with the app. I can turn on he can turn off etc.
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i'm not exactly sure... but I think the lock switch disables all functions to avoid pocket unintended turn ons.
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There is no password. I have to go to setting and connect before I open the app for it though.
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Basically, yes. I have my unit in a retail location. It's plugged in to my switch which is connected to the firewall. I have it locked down with WPA2
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Changing passwords is very easy! Most annoying thing is characters that require the shift key, i.e. ! @ # etc., are shown in red on the keys. The power on/off button is red......I have turned off the unit multiple times by accidentally hitting the red power button.
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It's the simplest of on-off switches, so hard to imagine anything could go wrong. Ask for an exchange. Maybe there's some bad wiring inside. Mine works as advertised, giving me the privacy a person should have from phone solicitors and robo-calls!
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Once you log into the device the 1st time. I think under system is an opportunity to change the password. And username
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I bought mine some time ago. I didn't need to use a password, but I remember other buyers reviews who had some sort of password issue, as you are apparently having. I'm afraid I can't be much help, it apparently depends on what kind of device you are using the keyboard with
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I have never seen that option, sounds like a parental control or demo mode function. It must be in the menu somewhere to turn that off. Maybe you can email Sony or open the pdf version of the manual and search for "lock"?
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I had the same problem with this thing. Sent it back. Easy to install but not much of a security device.