Belkin to end Wemo smart home support in 2026, bricking older devices
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Summary
Belkin is discontinuing support for most of its Wemo smart home devices as of January 31, 2026, effectively bricking customers' products by removing core functionality and future updates. The company emailed customers and posted the announcement on its website, citing a "difficult decision" after careful consideration. This move highlights a growing trend of tech companies rendering IoT devices useless by ending support, leaving consumers with no easy alternatives and paying the price for planned obsolescence in the smart home market.
Key quotes
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After this date, several Wemo products will no longer be controllable through the Wemo app
There's no easy alternative, and IoT customers are paying the price.
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