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Baby monitor and dozens more household items stop working as major tech brand shuts down devices – how to claim a refund
Baby monitor and dozens more household items stop working as major tech brand shuts down devices – how to claim a refund

Scottish Sun

time2 days ago

  • Business
  • Scottish Sun

Baby monitor and dozens more household items stop working as major tech brand shuts down devices – how to claim a refund

See which products will be affected SWITCH OFF Baby monitor and dozens more household items stop working as major tech brand shuts down devices – how to claim a refund Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR tech brand is pulling the plug on its devices, with baby monitors and dozens of other household items to stop working. Any products and features that rely on cloud connectivity will be affected, as the brand's app and customer support will cease operation. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 They are known for a number of smart home products which enable remote control of devices Credit: Getty Wemo products from Belkin are expected to shut down as early as 2026. This follows an announcement made in an email from Belkin which was sent to customers, where they said: "After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to end technical support for older Wemo products, effective January 31, 2026. "After this date, several Wemo products will no longer be controllable through the Wemo app." Remote access and voice assistant integrations in their smart home products are included in the shutdown. As a result, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, which rely on cloud services to manage smart home devices, will no longer be able to be used with Wi-Fi based Wemo products. It involves products that were still for sale as recently as 2023. However there are a number of devices that will continue to function as normal through HomeKit over Thread. This includes devices like the Smart Light Swith 3-Way, Stage Smart Scene Controller, Smart Plug with Thread and the Smart Video Doorbell Camera. Wemo products configured for use with Apple HomeKit will also continue to function via HomeKit, but with the absence of the Wemo cloud services and app. Devices still supported under warranty will be able to claim a "partial refund" from January 31 next year, according to Belkin. Doomed gadgets to STOP working properly in 2025 closures – phones, laptops & even home thermostats to go wrong in weeks This includes the Mini Smart Plug, Outdoor Plug, Mini Plugin Switch, Smart Light Swtich, Wi-Fi Smart Light Switch w/ Dimmer and Mini Smart Plug. There are a number of products that will not be able to be available for a refund. It is recommended by Belkin to dispose of any Wemo products that are out of warranty, at an authorised e-waste recycling centre. Here is the full list of products affected by the shutdown:

Baby monitor and dozens more household items stop working as major tech brand shuts down devices – how to claim a refund
Baby monitor and dozens more household items stop working as major tech brand shuts down devices – how to claim a refund

The Sun

time2 days ago

  • Business
  • The Sun

Baby monitor and dozens more household items stop working as major tech brand shuts down devices – how to claim a refund

A MAJOR tech brand is pulling the plug on its devices, with baby monitors and dozens of other household items to stop working. Any products and features that rely on cloud connectivity will be affected, as the brand's app and customer support will cease operation. Wemo products from Belkin are expected to shut down as early as 2026. This follows an announcement made in an email from Belkin which was sent to customers, where they said: "After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to end technical support for older Wemo products, effective January 31, 2026. "After this date, several Wemo products will no longer be controllable through the Wemo app." Remote access and voice assistant integrations in their smart home products are included in the shutdown. As a result, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, which rely on cloud services to manage smart home devices, will no longer be able to be used with Wi-Fi based Wemo products. It involves products that were still for sale as recently as 2023. However there are a number of devices that will continue to function as normal through HomeKit over Thread. This includes devices like the Smart Light Swith 3-Way, Stage Smart Scene Controller, Smart Plug with Thread and the Smart Video Doorbell Camera. Wemo products configured for use with Apple HomeKit will also continue to function via HomeKit, but with the absence of the Wemo cloud services and app. Devices still supported under warranty will be able to claim a "partial refund" from January 31 next year, according to Belkin. Doomed gadgets to STOP working properly in 2025 closures – phones, laptops & even home thermostats to go wrong in weeks This includes the Mini Smart Plug, Outdoor Plug, Mini Plugin Switch, Smart Light Swtich, Wi-Fi Smart Light Switch w/ Dimmer and Mini Smart Plug. There are a number of products that will not be able to be available for a refund. It is recommended by Belkin to dispose of any Wemo products that are out of warranty, at an authorised e-waste recycling centre. Here is the full list of products affected by the shutdown: Wemo Link (last sold August 2015, 2-year warranty) Wemo Humidifier (last sold December 2015, 3-Year warranty) Wemo CrockPot (last sold April 2016, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Heater B (last sold June 2016, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Air Purifier (last sold July 2016, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Heater A (last sold September 2016, 1-Year warranty) Wemo Coffee Maker (Mr. Coffee) (last sold December 2016, 1-Year warranty) Wi-Fi Baby Monitor (last sold June 2017, 1-Year warranty) Wemo LED Lighting Bundle (last sold September 2017, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Motion Sensor (last sold September 2017, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Switch + Motion Sensor (last sold October 2017, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Maker Module (last sold November 2017, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Zigbee Bulb, E27 (last sold March 2018, 2-year warranty) Wemo Insight v2 (last sold July 2018, 1-Year warranty) Wemo Switch (last sold January 2019, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Light Switch v2 (last sold November 2019, 1-Year warranty) Wemo Insight (last sold June 2020, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Smart Light Switch 3-Way (last sold September 2021, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Mini Smart Plug (last sold July 2022, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Wi-Fi Smart Light Switch w/ Dimmer (last sold September 2022, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Smart Light Switch (last sold September 2022, 3-Year warranty) Wemo HomeKit (last sold September 2022, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Dimmer Light Switch (last sold November 2022, 1-Year warranty) Wemi Mini Plugin Switch (last sold December 2022, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Light Switch (last sold December 2022, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Outdoor Plug (last sold May 2023, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Mini Smart Plug (last sold November 2023, 3-Year warranty)

Baby monitor and dozens more household items stop working as major tech brand shuts down devices – how to claim a refund
Baby monitor and dozens more household items stop working as major tech brand shuts down devices – how to claim a refund

The Irish Sun

time2 days ago

  • The Irish Sun

Baby monitor and dozens more household items stop working as major tech brand shuts down devices – how to claim a refund

A MAJOR tech brand is pulling the plug on its devices, with baby monitors and dozens of other household items to stop working. Any products and features that rely on cloud connectivity will be affected, as the brand's app and customer support will cease operation. Advertisement 1 They are known for a number of smart home products which enable remote control of devices Credit: Getty Wemo products from This follows an announcement made in an email from Belkin which was sent to customers, where they said: "After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to end technical support for older Wemo products, effective January 31, 2026. "After this date, several Wemo products will no longer be controllable through the Wemo app." Remote access and voice assistant integrations in their smart home products are included in the shutdown. Advertisement Read More Tech News As a result, It involves products that were still for sale as recently as 2023. However there are a number of devices that will continue to function as normal through HomeKit over Thread. This includes devices like the Smart Light Swith 3-Way, Stage Smart Scene Controller, Smart Plug with Thread and the Smart Video Doorbell Camera. Advertisement Most read in Tech Wemo products configured for use with Apple HomeKit will also continue to function via HomeKit, but with the absence of the Wemo cloud services and app. Devices still supported under warranty will be able to claim a "partial refund" from January 31 next year, according to Belkin. Doomed gadgets to STOP working properly in 2025 closures – phones, laptops & even home thermostats to go wrong in weeks This includes the Mini Smart Plug, Outdoor Plug, Mini Plugin Switch, Smart Light Swtich, Wi-Fi Smart Light Switch w/ Dimmer and Mini Smart Plug. There are a number of products that will not be able to be available for a refund. Advertisement It is recommended by Belkin to dispose of any Wemo products that are out of warranty, at an authorised e-waste recycling centre. Here is the full list of products affected by the shutdown: Wemo Link (last sold August 2015, 2-year warranty) Wemo Humidifier (last sold December 2015, 3-Year warranty) Wemo CrockPot (last sold April 2016, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Heater B (last sold June 2016, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Air Purifier (last sold July 2016, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Heater A (last sold September 2016, 1-Year warranty) Wemo Coffee Maker (Mr. Coffee) (last sold December 2016, 1-Year warranty) Wi-Fi Baby Monitor (last sold June 2017, 1-Year warranty) Wemo LED Lighting Bundle (last sold September 2017, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Motion Sensor (last sold September 2017, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Switch + Motion Sensor (last sold October 2017, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Maker Module (last sold November 2017, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Zigbee Bulb, E27 (last sold March 2018, 2-year warranty) Wemo Insight v2 (last sold July 2018, 1-Year warranty) Wemo Switch (last sold January 2019, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Light Switch v2 (last sold November 2019, 1-Year warranty) Wemo Insight (last sold June 2020, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Smart Light Switch 3-Way (last sold September 2021, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Mini Smart Plug (last sold July 2022, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Wi-Fi Smart Light Switch w/ Dimmer (last sold September 2022, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Smart Light Switch (last sold September 2022, 3-Year warranty) Wemo HomeKit (last sold September 2022, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Dimmer Light Switch (last sold November 2022, 1-Year warranty) Wemi Mini Plugin Switch (last sold December 2022, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Light Switch (last sold December 2022, 2-Year warranty) Wemo Outdoor Plug (last sold May 2023, 3-Year warranty) Wemo Mini Smart Plug (last sold November 2023, 3-Year warranty)

Belkin is ending support for nearly all its Wemo smart home devices
Belkin is ending support for nearly all its Wemo smart home devices

The Verge

time3 days ago

  • The Verge

Belkin is ending support for nearly all its Wemo smart home devices

Belkin has announced that it's made the 'difficult decision' to end support for almost its entire line of Wemo smart home devices from January 31st, 2026. The only models that will continue to work after that date are those that have been configured through Apple HomeKit. The news was shared in an email to customers and on Belkin's website, and confirms that from next February onwards, 'Any features that rely on cloud connectivity, including remote access and voice assistant integrations, will no longer work.' The company will also stop providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance after that date, and the Wemo app will no longer receive updates. Some Wemo devices will continue to work. Four Wemo products (SKUs WLS0503, WSC010, WSP100, WDC010) based on the Thread protocol will work as normal through HomeKit. Other Wemo products that are compatible with HomeKit will also carry on working through the Apple network so long as they're configured before January 31st. Belkin says that if your Wemo product is still under warranty when support ends, you may be eligible for a 'partial refund,' though it won't begin processing those refunds before that date. This doesn't come as a total surprise. Belkin backed away from its support of the Matter smart home standard in 2023, announcing it would 'take a big step back, regroup, and rethink' its approach to smart home hardware. It hasn't released any new Wemo products since then.

Belkin ends support for most Wemo devices and its Wemo app
Belkin ends support for most Wemo devices and its Wemo app

Yahoo

time3 days ago

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Belkin ends support for most Wemo devices and its Wemo app

Another day, another smart device bites the dust — or, in this case, a full lineup of smart home devices. On Thursday, the consumer electronics company Belkin said it will end technical support for its older Wemo products as of January 31, 2026, and that the app used to control the devices will no longer be supported. The decision will impact a range of devices, including smart plugs, light switches, smart bulbs, baby monitors, kitchen appliances, heaters, air purifiers, motion sensors, and more. In an email to customers, the outfit explained its decision, saying it needed to shift its focus elsewhere. 'This decision was not made lightly,' the email reads. 'Over the last decade, since Belkin first launched Wemo in 2011, we've been committed to providing consumers with innovative, simple-to-use accessories for a seamless smart home experience. However, as technology evolves, we must focus our resources on different parts of the Belkin business.' 'We understand this change may disrupt your routines, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience,' the company added. Belkin says that products still under warranty by the end-of-life date may be eligible for a partial refund and that its products configured for use with Apple's HomeKit will continue to function even without Wemo's cloud services and the Wemo app. The app will also no longer be supported after January 31, 2026, and any device features that rely on cloud connectivity, like remote access or voice integrations, will no longer work. The company won't offer technical support, firmware, software updates, or troubleshooting assistance after January 31, either. The move to terminate a line of smart home products leaves consumers without access to technology that has become integrated into their daily lives — this isn't just a child's toy going offline; it's more essential. (Of course, toys going offline can be devastating, too. See, for example, the sad farewells for the robot companion Moxie.) It's becoming increasingly common for companies to simply end support for their older smart home products without any technical reason to do so. Instead, these moves allow companies — as Belkin alludes to — to refocus their efforts on more profitable areas of their businesses. Google recently announced a similar move with its decision to shut down its older Nest devices, for instance. In April, the tech giant said it would no longer support its earliest generation of Nest Learning Thermostats. As of October 25, 2025, Nest's first and second generation models will see their connected features shut off, stop receiving updates, no longer work with the Nest or Google Home app, and essentially become 'dumb' devices. Instead of dedicating resources to support its customer base, it's easier to email an offer to help them upgrade to a newer version. In Nest's case, that's $130 off the Nest 4th-gen thermostat, which is normally $279.99. While that may be a good deal, being forced to upgrade due to obsolescence does not go over well with many customers whose devices still work just fine, despite their age. However, this process does protect Google from facing class action lawsuits, which could result if it just shut down this many smart devices and the Nest app at once. By pushing these customers off the Nest app and incentivizing them to upgrade to newer devices, Google could argue that usage of the older devices was actually fairly low if a lawsuit were raised. That could reduce any fines or compensation that such a suit could result in and make it easier for Google and, perhaps, eventually shut down the Nest app. In addition, offering customers advanced notice of these types of moves reduces the company's legal risk. In Belkin's case, customers who went all in on Wemo for their smart home will be heavily impacted and possibly quite angry, too, if they're not eligible for the partial refund. Belkin provided a full list of affected devices, which includes a wide range of smart home products spanning multiple categories. Belkin notes that its decision doesn't affect Wemo's Thread-based products (SKUs WLS0503, WDC010, WSC010, WSP100), which will continue to function as they do today through Apple's HomeKit. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

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