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Wemo devices lose cloud access as Belkin ends service on Jan 31, 2026
technology1 month ago

Wemo devices lose cloud access as Belkin ends service on Jan 31, 2026

Belkin will shut down cloud support for most Wemo smart devices on January 31, 2026, leaving only Thread-based models and devices already set up in Apple HomeKit functional. Remote access, voice assistant integrations, and future app updates will end for affected devices, though HomeKit-configured units set up before the cutoff will continue to work; some devices may still operate manually, and warranty holders may qualify for partial refunds.

via Slashdot|
#belkin#cloud#homekit
Belkin's Wemo Cloud Shutdown Kills Remote Access This Weekend
technology1 month ago

Belkin's Wemo Cloud Shutdown Kills Remote Access This Weekend

Belkin will shut down cloud services for most Wemo devices this weekend, ending remote access and integrations with Google Home and Alexa; the Wemo app will stop receiving updates on Jan 31, and many devices will only work manually after the shutdown. A subset of Thread-based devices and those configured with HomeKit may continue to function, while warranty-covered units could qualify for partial refunds.

via The Verge|
#belkin#cloud-services#homekit
Wemo Sunset: Belkin Shuts Down Cloud Features, Urges HomeKit Migration
technology1 month ago

Wemo Sunset: Belkin Shuts Down Cloud Features, Urges HomeKit Migration

Belkin will end support for most Wemo smart-home devices by Jan. 31, 2026, shutting down the Wemo app and cloud services; as a result, cloud-based features like remote access, schedules, and integrations with Alexa and Google Assistant will stop working, and devices will no longer function as smart devices even if the hardware powers on. A subset of Wemo devices compatible with Apple HomeKit can continue working if users migrate before the deadline, while older devices may not support HomeKit and should be reset and recycled. Refunds may be available for in-warranty devices after the end date, but eligibility varies. Users should migrate to Apple HomeKit or replace devices and remove the Wemo app after services shut down.

via CNET|
#apple-homekit#belkin#end-of-support
Belkin Discontinues Support for Most Wemo Smart Devices
technology7 months ago

Belkin Discontinues Support for Most Wemo Smart Devices

Belkin has announced it will end support for older Wemo smart devices by January 31, 2026, rendering them as basic switches without smart features, due to a shift in company focus. This move highlights the risks of relying on cloud-dependent smart home devices, as users will lose remote access, voice control, and support for affected products after the deadline.

via ZDNet|
#belkin#end-of-support#smart-devices
Belkin's Wemo Smart Plug V2 remains vulnerable despite security flaw discovery.
technology2 years ago

Belkin's Wemo Smart Plug V2 remains vulnerable despite security flaw discovery.

IoT security research firm Sternum has discovered a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Wemo Mini Smart Plug V2, which could be compromised remotely if connected to the wider internet. Belkin, the maker of Wemo, has said it will not be patching the flaw as the Mini Smart Plug V2 is "at the end of its life." Sternum suggests avoiding the exposure of any of these units to the wider internet, segmenting it into a subnet away from sensitive devices, if possible.

via Ars Technica|
#belkin#iot#security
Security flaw in Belkin's Wemo Smart Plug Mini V2 remains unpatched.
technology2 years ago

Security flaw in Belkin's Wemo Smart Plug Mini V2 remains unpatched.

Security researchers have found an exploitable vulnerability in the Wemo Smart Plug Mini V2, which allows a savvy hacker to gain remote command of the plug. Belkin has stated that since the device is at the end of its life, it will not be receiving a fix. The researchers recommend avoiding exposure of the Wemo plug’s UPnP ports to the internet and segmenting your network. The vulnerability could potentially be exploited without physical access and highlights the need for better security measures in IoT devices.

via The Verge|
#belkin#iot-devices#security-flaw
Wemo Smart Plug vulnerability remains unpatched, leaving networks open to cyberattacks.
technology2 years ago

Wemo Smart Plug vulnerability remains unpatched, leaving networks open to cyberattacks.

IoT security company Sternum has discovered a vulnerability in Belkin's Wemo Mini Smart Plug V2, which can be exploited for remote command execution. Belkin has decided not to patch the flaw, stating that the device is at the end of its life. Sternum recommends limiting the device's exposure to the internet and internal/sensitive networks or stopping its use altogether. The vulnerability could be triggered via the cloud interface, and there are likely hundreds of thousands of the V2 version in use. MITRE has issued CVE-2023-27217 for the vulnerability.

via 9to5Mac|
#belkin#iot#security
Belkin's Wemo Smart Home Brand Steps Back from Matter Standard.
smart-home3 years ago

Belkin's Wemo Smart Home Brand Steps Back from Matter Standard.

Belkin's smart home brand, Wemo, has paused the development of Matter smart home devices and will bring new Matter products to market when it can find a way to differentiate them. Wemo updated a product to use Thread, the primary wireless protocol beneath the Matter standard, and released a new Thread-compatible smart dimmer. However, none of the new products are slated for future Matter support. Wemo is tapping the brakes on Matter, possibly due to concerns about its smart home gear becoming commoditized.

via Slashdot|
#connectivity-standard#matter#smart-home
technology3 years ago

Belkin's Wemo Drops Support for Smart Home Standard Matter.

Belkin's Wemo has decided to pause development of Matter devices, which was supposed to revolutionize interconnectivity and ease of access for smart home devices from different brands. The company has decided to take a step back from allowing access to Matter for its future devices until it can find a way to differentiate its devices from others in the market. The Connectivity Standards Alliance, which created Matter, had 280 other companies signed on for the standard, and it remains to be seen how big a blow Belkin's decision will be.

via Gizmodo|
#belkin#interconnectivity#matter
Belkin Abandons Universal Smart Home Standard Matter.
technology3 years ago

Belkin Abandons Universal Smart Home Standard Matter.

Belkin is stepping back from supporting the Matter smart home standard, despite previously announcing plans to do so. The company's Wemo devices already support the Thread networking protocol used by Matter, but will remain tied to Apple's HomeKit ecosystem for now. Belkin says it will "rethink" its product strategy before supporting Matter in any of its products. However, many other companies have announced or launched Matter devices, and the standard is still supported by Apple, Google, and Amazon.

via Ars Technica|
#belkin#matter#smart-home
Belkin's Wemo withdraws support for Matter smart home standard.
smart-home3 years ago

Belkin's Wemo withdraws support for Matter smart home standard.

Belkin's Wemo brand has decided to "pause development of Matter smart home devices" despite previously promising to bring Matter support to its full range of smart home accessories. The company's communications vice president, Jen Wei, stated that Wemo will bring new Matter products to market when it can find a way to differentiate them. This decision is a blow to users deep in the Wemo ecosystem who were hoping to easily transition into the Matter ecosystem.

via 9to5Mac|
#belkin#matter#smart-home