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Belkin Ends Cloud Support for Most Wemo Devices in 2026

Published 27 January 2026

Belkin is set to discontinue cloud support for most of its Wemo smart home devices on January 31, 2026, rendering remote access and voice control features inoperable for affected users worldwide.

The company, which first announced the changes in July 2025, has begun sending final email reminders to customers this week. After the deadline, the Wemo app will cease functioning, along with cloud-dependent capabilities such as remote monitoring via smartphone and integrations with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Devices will still operate basic local functions, such as turning on or off, but lose their interconnected "smart" attributes. Belkin stated in its announcement that the move allows the company to redirect resources toward other business areas, following a decade of offering Wemo products since their debut in 2011.

More than two dozen Wemo models are impacted, including popular items like smart plugs, light switches, dimmer switches, space heaters, coffee makers, and air purifiers. A full list of affected devices is available on Belkin's support website, where users can verify their products by SKU. Some models, such as the Wemo Mini Smart Plug and...

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