Belkin has announced that it is ending support for most of its Wemo smart home products.Customers will lose access to the Wemo app, any features that rely on cloud connectivity, customer support, and more.It’s effectively the end of the Wemo smart home brand.
Belkin shared the news in an email to customers and on its website today.Effective January 31, 2026, Belkin says that a wide array of older Wemo products will lose support for key features: App Access: The Wemo app used to control these devices will no longer be supported after January 31, 2026. Remote Features: Any features that rely on cloud connectivity, including remote access and voice assistant integrations, will no longer work. Customer Support: Technical support, firmware and software updates, and troubleshooting assistance for affected products will no longer be available after January 31, 2026. For Apple users, however, there’s at least one piece of good news.
“Wemo products configured for use with Apple HomeKit will continue to function via HomeKit in the absence of Wemo cloud services and the Wemo app,” Belkin says.Additionally, Belkin says the shutdown will not impact Wemo’s Thread-based smart home accessories.These products will “continue to function as they do today through HomeKit,” according to the company.
Here are those devices impacted by the Wemo shutdown: On its website, Belkin is now selling just two Wemo products, the Smart Light Switch with Thread and the Scene Controller with Thread.Belkin continues: Here is the full list of affected Wemo devices that will lose all access to the aforementioned features in January 2026: Finally, Belkin says that if your Wemo product is still under warranty on or after January 31, 2026, you “may be eligible for a partial refund.” Those refund requests, however, “will not be processed before that date.You can learn more on Belkin’s website.
9to5Mac’s Take I can’t say I’m surprised by this news.Belkin’s lack of commitment to the Wemo brand has been clear for the last several years.In 2023, the company abandoned its plans to adopt the Matter smart home standard.
The company hasn’t launched any new products, and existing users have reported an increasing number of problems with their accessories in recent years.If you’re looking for new smart home accessories to replace your Wemo gear, here are some of my favorites: Kasa Smart Plug Mini Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera with HomeKit Secure Video Kara Matter Smart Outdoor Plug Kasa HomeKit Smart Light Switch You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop.
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