Your Belkin Wemo smart home device could stop working this week: Here's what to do about it

The shutdown date for Belkin’s Wemo smart home app is almost upon us. On January 31, 2026, Wemo’s cloud service will be shuttered, and any devices that run on it will effectively be turned into dumb devices (if they can still function, as with light bulbs). Therefore, Belkin is sending final reminders to owners and telling them they may be eligible for refunds in certain cases.

After first announcing Wemo’s shutdown back in July last year, Belkin is sending emails to users again, reminding them to arrange alternatives if needed. In its email to existing users, Belkin also notes that while its Wemo cloud interface is shutting down, devices compatible with Apple’s HomeKit or Thread’s IoT protocol will continue to work through their respective services.

It also mentions that in certain cases, particularly when the device is still under warranty, users may be eligible for a partial refund. However, they must apply for the refund by January 31st, as the request window will close then.

If you use an old Belkin Wemo device and are unsure whether it may be affected, here’s a list of all the models that will stop functioning starting at the end of this week:

• Wemo Link
• Wemo Humidifier
• Wemo CrockPot
• Wemo Heater B
• Wemo Air Purifier
• Wemo Heater A
• Wemo Coffee Maker (Mr. Coffee)
• Wi-Fi Baby Monitor
• Wemo LED Lighting Bundle
• Wemo Motion Sensor
• Wemo Switch + Motion Sensor
• Wemo Maker Module
• Wemo Zigbee Bulb, E27
• Wemo Insight v2
• Wemo Switch
• Wemo Light Switch v2
• Wemo Insight
• Wemo Smart Light Switch 3-Way
• Wemo Mini Smart Plug
• Wemo Wi-Fi Smart Light Switch with Dimmer
• Wemo Smart Light Switch
• Wemo HomeKit Bridge
• Wemo Dimmer Light Switch
• Wemo Mini Plugin Switch
• Wemo Light Switch
• Wemo Outdoor Plug
• Wemo Mini Smart Plug

You can also verify the products’ SKU from this support page on Belkin’s website. Some of these devices come with three years of warranty and may be eligible for a refund, even if you purchased them way back in 2023. To claim your partial refund, you can reach out to the customer support by dialing 1-800-223-5546 or via live chat through the website. Here are the devices with a 3-year warranty:

• Wemo Mini Switch – F7C063
• Wemo Smart Light Switch – WLS040
• Wemo Smart Light Switch 3-Way – WLS0403

How to keep using your Belkin Wemo smart home device even after shutdown

If you still wish to continue using your Wemo switches that have neither Apple Kit nor Thread support, there may be a potential workaround. The YouTube channel Tom’s Smart Home has a video that shows how to enable Wemo devices to be controlled via Home Assistant.

The solution requires some Python coding on a terminal, which shouldn’t be difficult if you follow it step-by-step. However, you might want to take a savvy friend’s help installing Python on a Windows or Mac machine to help get started.