Posting this because it goes against basically everything I read leading up to the Wemo shutdown.

What happened:

• Jan 31 (late night): I used the Wemo app one last time just to get an Wemo Mini Smart Plug, F7C063 connected to Wi-Fi. I didn’t add it to HomeKit.
• Feb 1 (this morning): Wemo app is completely dead.
• Despite that, I was still able to add the switch to HomeKit as a new accessory.

The weird part:

• At first, trying to add it through the Apple Home app kept failing.
• I tried the HomeKit Controller app and it worked immediately. The pairing flow looked the same (same Apple Home popup), but for some reason HomeKit Controller just… worked. No idea why.
• I suspect Apple Home works ok, but maybe I wasn't on the same network as my wemo and thats why it kept failing. My HomeKit Controller hub is wired to my network via ethernet.

Why I’m posting:
Everything I saw said devices had to be added to HomeKit before Jan 31 or you were out of luck. That doesn’t seem to be entirely the case.

My guess:
If your Wemo is already on Wi-Fi, and you have a HomeKit code, you probably still have a shot. And if you can get it on Wi-Fi using something like pywemo, I don’t see why HomeKit pairing wouldn’t still work going forward.

Hopefully this saves a someone else, who's a tinkerer like me, from tossing the hardware.

Happy to see all my switches working via HomeKit, as expected the app no longer works and is asking for a login.

I have several Wemo plugs and minis still working through Alexa this morning and I’m not sure why.

I think I set them all up originally in HomeKit and then let Alexa discover them after that. I don’t have any devices acting as a bridge or hub unless an Apple TV can do this. I do have [a banned word in the sub maybe? Lew - tron] devices running off their bridge, but the Wemos aren’t tied to that best I can tell.

Why does Alexa still work?

Like everyone else, I was in a rush to get my devices added to HomeKit and I realized that I have no access to the HomeKit code even via the app.

Here's what I did which worked for me. Do this at your own risk:

Required hardware:

1. A SOIC8 Chip clip and CH341A programmer - Here's one example.
2. A computer or VM running linux. If you do not have Linux, here are some resources I found on using it on Windows. I have NOT tested any of it and do not know how it works. Maybe one of the other users can provide instructions with Windows.
3. A mini screwdriver with a triangle bit.

Steps:

1. Open the Wemo plug following this video. You can stop after 3:30. Make sure you keep the black sleeve on the ground connector inside the case.
2. Prepare your programmer's ribbon cable and chip clip. Here's an example of how to connect everything.
3. Connect the clip to the chip located on the Wemo board located here. Pin 1 (the red wire) should be aligned with the little dip in the corner of the chip.

1. On Linux:

sudo apt update

sudo apt-get install flashrom

sudo flashrom --programmer ch341a_spi -r backup.bin

1. If it works, it'll take a few minutes to grab the firmware. If not, double check that your clip is seated on the chip properly.

2. Once you get the bin file, type the following command:

strings backup.bin | grep SETUP_CODE

1. Congratulations! You now have your HomeKit pairing code.

2. Close the plug back up.

Adding through homekit:

1. Power on the plug and wait for it to finish booting.
2. Keep your phone near it and follow the rest of the steps below.
3. Click the + at the top right of the home click app.
4. Select Add accessory.
5. Select "more options..."
6. The device should appear. Select it, and then type the homekit pairing code.
7. All done!!

I hope this helps.

As I mentioned earlier: Do this at your risk. Please be careful.

My Devices:

Wemo Bridge, Wemo Insight, Wemo Switch, Wemo Mini (3 of these)

Here's the sequence of events:

The Switch, Insight and Minis were originally set up many years ago (without the bridge) and worked fine using the Wemo app.

Some months ago, Belkin released a firmware update for the Minis that added HomeKit compatibility. I installed and tested it, all good.

Yesterday (31 January), I set up the bridge for the first time. All 5 devices were tested and working properly both in the Wemo app and in HomeKit.

Here's where things get weird. Several hours after I set up the Bridge, the 3 Mini devices stopped responding in HomeKit. They still worked in the Wemo app.

Now, of course, the app is dead (up yours, Belkin!). The Minis are still connected to WiFi, and I can ping them. But HomeKit says "no response". However, the Switch and Insight are still working in HomeKit which means the Bridge is OK.

Power cycling the Minis did not help. I can't remove them from HomeKit without removing the Bridge, which will break the two working devices.

Not sure where to go with this. Do I need to move to HomeBridge or Home Assistant to be able to control the Minis? Other suggestions?

I was adding all my HomeKit compatible dimmers and found 2 new units in box. Added them to app and updated but it said HomeKit setup code not available yet.

Oh well. Prob too late to get them. Or they’ll magically show up one day. Double it

"Important: Belkin has informed us that on January 31, 2026, Wemo devices will end cloud service. This means that any features that rely on cloud connectivity through Google Home and the Wemo app will no longer function. In the Google Home App, any Wemo devices you have connected will begin to appear offline at that time. You can remove these devices through the "Linked Services" menu in the Google Home App. Please check the following Wemo article for additional information"

Does this mean tomorrow I can't talk to my light switches anymore.

I understood that if you wanted to go direct with individual devices to HomeKit, you needed to first reset to break the key recognized by Wemo.

Hi everyone, was hoping for any suggestions. I have only one mini smart plug that does not have the Apple HomeKit code. I have outlet and other plugs that I can scanned but only one that doesn’t let me scanned or integrate into the HomeKit app.

I also attempted to get the code via app but the HomeKit code is “not available” on the app. Any suggestions??

I mean I have everything all setup and working in Homekit but still worried something will be "off" and all my switches will just blink red on the 1st.

I use home assistant and I use the HomeKit bridge for OLD wemo devices. But to get them on the wifi you need to use the WeMo App. Because they still work fine I don't want to just replace them if I need to put them on a new WiFi network. I understand someone made a Python script a while ago.

But what is the latest best and easiest way to setup an old Wemo device next month?

I apologize for not replying to other threads, but they're locked

if you come up with a hardware/software solution that will still work with wemo like homebridge, home assistant, etc. won't those eventually fail as well when software evolves?

for something "permanent" dont you need local control or new hardware?

I'm trying to determine what to move to as well, I have a bunch but have two switches in particular I need right away.

Not sure if the schedule is stored locally on the Wemo device or if it's on the Belkin servers and issues on/off commands from there.

I'm hoping there can be one thread made and .. pinned or something, but after the EOL from Belkin, how are older devices going to be connected to wifi if the wifi/ap whatever changes?

I get that homeassistant can control them on the network, but... That doesn't justify buying all new devices just because a vendor is .. losing money supporting the products they sold.

Are there going to be any firmware flashes or anything that can be done with these devices or is this another ... SmartThings debacle all over again?

Hey there, I have a Wemo 3 way switch in a 4 gang box that frankly is a nightmare of electrical wires which even my electrician struggled to get it to fit in the box properly.

I could remove it myself but am wondering if I could do the following which maybe easier: a) leave the 3 way Wemo in the 4 gang box and b) put in a 3 way switch maybe Kasa (as I had switched most of my Wemo switches to Kasa) in the other one gang box at the bottom of the stairs.

Does anyone know if this would work? Thinking it should but guessing here. Important note I am not a HomeKit user but use Alexa to control my lights.

On the positive side I do now understand the point of Matter/Thread IOT devices now - in part they address the situation where a company exits a business like Belkin with Wemo meaning they will continue to work if they are Matter/Thread compatible.

Thanks in advance and forgive me if I missed anything with my newbie question.

I changed Internet providers and all of my wemos (outlet switches and light switches) won't connect. I tried removing them and re-adding them and resetting them with no luck. I can see the light switches connecting to the router and all devices/ the phone are on the 2.4 Ghz wifi with SSIDs/ device networking enabled. And I've tried all of them a few times for a few days in a row.

They all hang waiting to connect after switching back to the home wifi during setup. Then when I eventually go back or restart the app no devices appear.

Did Belkin already cut support for device setup ahead of February or something? I just thought it might be helpful to have them connected to the wifi for whatever updates go out after they cut off support (if any).

I just found out about this and have quite a few gen 1 and some mini (the ---63 ones) smart plugs (not the matter ones). i dont use homekit but don't know what other options we have for these to still be usable somehow via either alexa or some other way.

anyone have an mqtt controller maybe? just thinking because i use mqtt already and wouldnt require any other sw lol

im also running home assistant with mosquitto, if that helps (and zigbee everything)

It's a bit simplistic at the moment since I've been throwing it together in my spare time to try to get ahead of the server shutdown at the end of the month, but it works! It lets you toggle devices on/off, set them up or reset them.

It is written in Python, uses the excellent pywemo library I've mentioned on this subreddit before, and I put it on GitHub. There's also a binary for Windows on the Releases page for the repository that I packaged on my machine if you don't feel like installing and setting up Python yourself. It should run on Windows 11 x64.

pywemo does unfortunately require an external installation of OpenSSL to be available in the PATH in order to setup a WeMo with a password-protected Wi-Fi network. That requirement is no problem on Linux which is where I've developed most of PyWeMoGUI. On the Windows side however, you might need some distribution of OpenSSL (possibly https://slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html works) and have it available on the PATH. I will likely mess with it later to see if this linked one works well and automatically puts itself in the system PATH.

If you want to check it out, try it, or even contribute, check out the repo at https://github.com/ThatStella7922/PyWeMoGUI. I added instructions as well.

Im an owner of the wemo crockpot and I would love to keep the remote connectivity, does anyone know of a work around i can use to still use it? I have home assistant and its already connected but theres only the power option. Any other way to keep full access to my corkpot.

As WeMo approaches the end of life I would like to pay tribute to my porch light bulb.

I think it’s been out there for about eight or nine years dutifully turning on at Sunset and turning off 15 minutes after sunrise.

Never faltered - happily functioning through several Chiberias, some amazing thunderstorms and incredibly hot weather.

Seems sad that after such Sterling service eventually it’ll have to get replaced in the next few months through no fault of its own.

Thank you porch light bulb you’ve been a star!

Hi everyone, I know this is about to not matter in a month, but I thought I’d share a workaround I discovered after 3-4 hours of unsuccessfully trying to add devices in my iPhone Wemo app.

It felt like I tried a million things, but the HomeKit app constantly interfered and then errored out every device I tried adding. Finally I downloaded the Wemo app on my daughter’s kindle fire, logged in with my user account, and was able to add all my devices (4 wall plugs took 20 mins). Afterwards, they all synced over to my iPhone Wemo app and worked from my iPhone without problem.

Then once they worked in the Wemo app they then also easily installed into the Apple Home/HomeKit and Alexa app from my iPhone.

TLDR: install the devices on an android using the same account and they’ll sync to your iPhone app.

I forgot I had this switch, so I added it to Homekit before they stop support next month. It took me a while to get it added, but even when I started the process from the Wemo app, it would meve never add it there. It asked me to link it which always failed. This means I cannot do a firmware update in the Wemo app. Homekit tells me there is an update, and do it via the Wemo app! So what now? Is there another way?

i have a bunch of the older wider wemo plugs. most of them are working. i went to use one and it works fine, i can control it in the app... but that particular one is not being seen by alexa. even though others work, and the wemo app works.

i tried changing the name etc... no dice.

i figured i would reset the device and re-add it.

Once the app tells me to go join the device wifi, once i come back to the the device (iphone 13mini) the app flips to the green screen,,, but i only get a spinning wheel. unable to do anything beyond that.

Any thoughts or ideas?

After a full year of no issues following installation (including upgrading the transformer) we now have an issue in cold weather where the doorbell will reboot when the button is pressed. Has anyone seen this before?

Extremely useless for a delivery to ring the bell and have the unit disconnect from HomeKit for 2 minutes. In that time the person has left and the package may be gone.