TL;DR Belkin will shut down its Wemo cloud service for smart home devices later this week.
Around two dozen devices are at risk of going obsolete, but you might be eligible for a partial refund if you bought them recently.
However, if your device supports Apple HomeKit or Thread, it is immune to the shutdown.
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.
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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
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