Wemo Smart Devices Go Dumb This Saturday!

Belkin is set to disable cloud servers for a majority of its Wemo smart home products this Saturday, January 31, 2026. This shutdown will eliminate remote control and voice command capabilities for devices like smart plugs, light switches, and more, effectively rendering them "dumb." Users are urged to take immediate action to replace or reconfigure their affected devices.

While many Wemo devices will cease functioning smartly, some can be salvaged. Seven specific Wemo models can be configured to work with Apple's HomeKit platform, but users must obtain their HomeKit setup codes from the Wemo app before the January 31 deadline. Additionally, four Matter-enabled Wemo devices, including certain smart plugs and light switches with Thread support, are exempt from the shutdown and will continue to operate.

Belkin has indicated it may provide partial refunds for Wemo devices that are still under warranty after the shutdown date, though applications for these refunds can only be made post-January 31. This move signifies Belkin's strategic shift, focusing resources on other areas of its business following its acquisition by Foxconn.