Theyre just the housing for the important technology: smart sensors that can track movement, temperature, presence, and more, data that can be collected and customized in countless ways with different apps. Mother’s is an intelligence that works beyond form, that makes anything smart with a bit of software assistance. And soon, anyone will be able to build on that software, because creator Rafi Haladjian plans on opening up Mother’s API to allow anyone to make apps for its sensors. Belkins WeMo technology only works with Belkin products — even the companys new LED starter kit requires its Smart LED bulbs.