Remote-access Guide

wemo remote access

by Walker Predovic Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What to do if Remote Access is lost on the Wemo device

  1. After selecting the Wemo App, tap UNINSTALL. Then tap OK.
  2. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Make sure the Wi-Fi is turned ON.
  3. Download the Wemo App from the Google Play™ and reinstall it to your mobile device.
  4. Tap ACCEPT. ...
  5. Launch the Wemo App again. ...
  6. Turn all your Wemo devices ON and then OFF using the Wemo App.
  7. Wait for 30 seconds. ...

Remote Access is one of the useful features on your Wemo App which allows you to control your Wemo® devices even though you're away from home using your mobile device (smartphone or tablet).

Full Answer

What is a Wemo device?

WEMO is a growing family of innovative, easy-to-use products that use mobile internet to control your home electronics, power, water, and WiFi right from your smartphone or tablet. WEMO also works with IFTTT, connecting your home electronics to a whole world of online apps.

Why can't I connect to my Wemo devices via remote access?

If you're having trouble connecting to your Wemo devices via Remote Access, try the following: Navigate to the Settings section in the Wemo App and make sure that the Remote Access feature is enabled. Verify if your mobile device has a strong internet connection. Restart your mobile device.

What is remote access and how do I use it?

Remote Access is one of the useful features on your Wemo App which allows you to control your Wemo® devices even though you're away from home using your mobile device (smartphone or tablet). When accessing Wemo remotely, the Wemo App contacts the Remote Access Server which relays the command back to your Wemo device at home.

How do I get help with Wemo?

Get help navigating the WEMO App, creating rules, and setting up devices. Can't find what you're looking for? Exchange ideas and suggestions with other WEMO users. Post your question to Twitter anytime. Speak to a Customer Support Agent via phone.

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Can I control Wemo from PC?

Wemo Smart Plug Utility brings the convenience of smart plugs to your Windows 10 device. It currently supports Wemo smart plug devices. It allows you to discover smart plugs on your network, get their status, turn your plugs on/off, and get their IP Address and MAC.

Is Wemo discontinued?

On June 30th 2020, Belkin officially discontinued the Wemo® NetCam line of products as well as all associated video services.

How do I access Wemo?

Note: For simplicity, plug in and set up your WeMo devices one at a time. Launch your new WeMo App, select Get Started, and connect your iPhone, iPod, or iPad to WeMo by following the onscreen instructions: Page 3 Page 4 When prompted, select your home Wi-FI network and enter your Wi-Fi password.

How do I connect my Wemo remote?

Once you download the Wemo apps and you Wemo devices ready (LED Indicator flashing blue and orange), you can connect it to Wemo SSID, open the Wemo apps and follow the setup instruction. Once the setup is completed, you may be able to control you Wemo devices using your mobile apps.

Is Wemo a Chinese company?

El Segundo, California, U.S. Belkin is the parent company for Linksys and WeMo branded products and services, as well as the smart home water management company, Phyn.

Is Wemo a Chinese?

The Taiwanese company known best for manufacturing iPhones, Foxconn, will soon be the company behind some of the best known routers and other computer accessories. A subsidiary of Foxconn, Foxconn Interconnect Technology, announced today that it would acquire Belkin, which also owns the brands Linksys and Wemo.

What does wemo bridge do?

Product Information This smart bridge allows you to connect your Wemo smart plugs and light switches to Apple HomeKit, enabling you to easily and securely control your smart home using the Apple Home app and Siri on an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.

Can Wemo work without Internet?

Can I use a Wemo Account without an active internet connection? No. A Wemo Account requires an active internet connection to function. As soon as your Wemo devices are linked with a Wemo Account, you will only be able to control them on a network with an active internet connection.

What is wemo link?

WHAT IS WeMO? WEMO is a growing family of innovative, easy-to-use products that use mobile internet to control your home electronics, power, water, and WiFi right from your smartphone or tablet.

Why is my Wemo device not detected?

Wemo device not found Check if your Wemo device is unplugged or removed from the Wi-Fi. If you have unplugged a Wemo device, the Wemo App may still have it registered and will look for it. This will be grayed out in the Wemo App. Reinstalling the Wemo App usually fixes this.

How do I connect Wemo to Alexa?

1:372:50How to Connect Alexa and WeMo Devices - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSimply select skills in the left hand menu and search for Wemo 10 verify the connection. Press theMoreSimply select skills in the left hand menu and search for Wemo 10 verify the connection. Press the ready to verify button 11. Turn your Wemo device on or off this helps Alexa identify your device's.

Why is my Wemo not connecting?

Make sure that the Wemo device isn't blinking orange (see the wifi light status indicator section). If so, try to restart the app. If this doesn't work, try to unplug and plug your Wemo device again. Your wemo device will try to reconnect to your home network automatically.

Is Wemo made by Belkin?

WEMO, a subsidiary of Belkin, are a series of products from Belkin that enable users to control home electronics remotely. The product suite includes electrical plugs, motion sensors, light switches, cameras, light bulbs, and a mobile app.

Can Wemo be hacked?

McAfee researchers have discovered a buffer overflow flaw in Belkin's Wemo Insight Smart Plug that can be exploited by attackers to access and interfere with other networked devices and the network itself.

Does SmartThings work with Wemo?

No, Wemo does not work with SmartThings anymore. However, you can still use IFTTT to automate some basic tasks, such as turning on or off a plug.

Are Wemo plugs safe?

I asked Belkin's team about WeMo's security practices -- they informed me that all of WeMo's transmissions, both locally and to Belkin's servers, are encrypted using standard transport layer security.

iPhone Screenshots

With the Wemo App, you can control all of your Wemos from anywhere in the world on your iOS devices.

App Privacy

The developer, Belkin International, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

How to improve Wemo performance?

To improve performance, try moving your router in an open space. Preferably not in between walls or inside a cabinet. Network traffic. Free up your Wi-Fi. If too many devices are connected to your Wi-Fi, these may interfere with your connection to the Wemo device.

How does Wemo affect Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi connectivity and network performance can be affected by the following: Distance. To ensure stable Wi-Fi, make sure that your Wemo device is not too far from your router. Physical obstruction. Walls, floors, furniture, and appliances can all block Wi-Fi signals. To improve performance, try moving your router in an open space.

What is a Wemo rule?

Wemo Rules are a set of instructions that allow your Wemo devices to function on their own without any intervention from you. A Schedule Rule is the most basic Rule that you can make. This Rule will allow you to turn your Wemo device ON and OFF at the time you set.

Why is my Wemo not showing up on my phone?

If your Wemo device is turning ON/OFF by itself even without Rules set, it is possible that a Rule is stored on the Wemo but is not showing up in your Wemo app. You can remove this Rule by restoring your Wemo device to factory defaults. To know how, click here.

How long is Belkin warranty?

Belkin warrants that any media (such as a CD or USB stick) on which the Software is provided will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 90 days from the date of its original purchase (the “Warranty Period”). If you make an eligible software media claim under this warranty during the Warranty Period (the “Limited Warranty”), Belkin will honor this warranty by replacing the Software media. To make a claim under this Limited Warranty, return the defective media along with the sales receipt directly to Belkin at the following address: Belkin International, Inc., 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the media has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement media will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. In relation to consumers who are entitled to the benefit of the CGA, the media on which Software is provided comes with guarantees that cannot be excluded under New Zealand law, and this Limited Warranty is in addition to any statutory rights such consumers may have under New Zealand law. This Limited Warranty does not apply in Australia. Consumers in Australia have statutory rights in relation to the Software and media on which the Software is provided under the Australian Consumer Law.

What is a Belkin license agreement?

This End-User License Agreement (this “Agreement”) is a legal document that contains the terms and conditions under which limited use of certain Software (as defined below) that operates with the Product is licensed to you.

What is a schedule rule?

A Schedule Rule is the most basic rule that you can make. This rule will allow you to turn your Wemo device ON and OFF at the time you set. To know more about creating a Schedule Rule, click these links: How to create a Schedule rule for your Wemo® with the Wemo App. Creating a Schedule Rule on the Wemo App.

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