Belkin Discontinues Wemo Support and Devices, Ending Smart Home Brand
TL;DR
Belkin is discontinuing support for most of its Wemo smart home devices by January 31, 2026, which will disable cloud-based features and app control, though some devices will still function via Apple HomeKit. This move raises security concerns and leaves users with limited control options for affected products.
- Belkin shows tech firms getting too comfortable with bricking customers’ stuff Ars Technica
- Belkin is ending support for nearly all its Wemo smart home devices The Verge
- Belkin ends support for most Wemo devices and its Wemo app TechCrunch
- Belkin pulls the plug on Wemo smart home products which will stop working in 2026 9to5Google
- Belkin essentially waves goodbye to its Wemo smart home brand PCWorld
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