US EditionBelkin Ending Support for Most Wemo Devices
GLOBAL, JUL 10 – Belkin will cease support for most older Wemo devices and the app by January 2026, affecting features relying on cloud connectivity and offering partial refunds for devices under warranty.
- Belkin announced that support for most older Wemo smart home devices will be discontinued starting January 31, 2026.
- The decision followed an email explaining the need to shift focus and affects devices using cloud connectivity, rendering them inoperable after that date.
- After support ends, features like remote access, voice assistant integrations, and control via the Wemo app will discontinue, while some Thread-based devices will continue working through Apple HomeKit.
- Belkin acknowledged the difficulty of the decision and mentioned that customers with items covered under warranty at the time of the shutdown might be eligible for a partial refund.
- This move impacts many products sold as recently as 2023 and signals Belkin's retreat from much of its smart home lineup, advising disposal of unsupported devices at e-waste facilities.
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