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Rescue Your Belkin Wemo with Home Assistant
Last year, Belkin ended support for their Wemo home automation devices. As I explained last year, these could be added natively to Apple HomeKit so they could still work. Today I’m going to explain another way to revive your dead Wemo devices long after Belkin’s service has been turned off!
I resurrected these Wemo Mini Smart Plug devices using PyWeMo!Saving the Wemos (Again!)
I found a couple of Wemo Mini Smart Plug devices in my drawer that I missed when adding them to HomeKit last year. These were set up to a Wi-Fi network at a previous office, and I never activated them with HomeKit. Rather than toss them, I did some research. It turns out that they can still be revived and used natively in Home Assistant. Which is lucky, since that’s my preferred home automation software!
There’s a Python library called PyWeMo that can talk to some Belkin Wemo devices directly over the network. It appears that this is the same library used by Home Assistant to connect directly to Wemo devices as well! It supports quite a few devices, including the original Wemo Switch, Wemo Smart Light Switch, Wemo Mini Plugin Switch, and my collection of Wemo Mini Smart Plug devices!
For the purposes of this article, the best news is that PyWeMo is able to set the Wi-Fi SSID and password for a factory-reset Wemo device, effectively bringing it back to life! I was able to factory reset my spare Wemo Mini Smart Plug devices, connect them to my new Wi-Fi, and even give them friendly names. I was even able to add them to Apple HomeKit!
How to Use PyWeMo
Rescuing my Wemo devices with PyWeMo was a cinch! I used macOS, but the same procedure works on most operating systems since it runs in Python. Here’s a step-by-step guide.
1. Factory-Reset
Hold down the power switch for about 5 seconds while plugging in the device. After about 30 seconds the LED will alternate white and orange, which means it has set up its own Wi-Fi network for configuration.
This was the most nerve-wracking moment, since I was worried I would truly brick the Wemo devices. Make sure your device is supported, cross your fingers, and hope for the best!
2. Connect to the Wemo
After the Wemo is factory reset it creates its own Wi-Fi network for configuration. The SSID looks like “Wemo.Mini.abc”, at least with my devices. The network didn’t show up initially, but I was able to see it by opening the “Wi-Fi Settings” control panel on the Mac. Once connected, it gave me a 10.22.22.x IP address, with the Wemo device itself at 10.22.22.1.
3. Configure Wi-Fi with PyWeMo
Once you are connected to the Wemo’s own Wi-Fi network, PyWeMo can configure the target Wi-Fi SSID and password for the device to connect to in the future. It can also set a “friendly name” for the device, which is handy if you have more than one!
First, install PyWeMo:
pip install pywemoNow run Python and configure the device. Note, copy and paste each line one by one, since it takes a moment for some to run!
python import pywemo url = pywemo.setup_url_for_address("10.22.22.1") device = pywemo.discovery.device_from_description(url) print(device) print(device.basicevent.GetFriendlyName()) device.basicevent.ChangeFriendlyName(FriendlyName='WemoABCD') device.setup(ssid='MySSID', password='MyPassword')Now the Wemo device will reset and connect to “MySSID” using “MyPassword”.
Note that I use the last four of the MAC address for the FriendlyName just to keep the devices straight. It’s not super friendly, but it is unique and printed on the back of the device. I also printed a label for each device with the Friendly Name and the HomeKit setup code and stuck it to the top. This is super handy since both of these are hidden when the device is plugged in…
4. Set a Static DHCP Address
This isn’t absolutely required, but I found references to Wemo devices being unreliable in Home Assistant when their IP address changed. So I manually went into my DHCP server (I run pfSense) and set up a static IP address assignment for each Wemo device. I also named the device according to the friendly name I assigned above.
Once this is done, unplug the Wemo device, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in so it will adopt the new IP address.
5. Add the Wemo Device to Home Assistant
I already had the Belkin Wemo integration added to Home Assistant, so it detected my new (old) Wemo switches automatically! You might need to add the integration in “Devices & Services” otherwise.
It took a good minute for the device to finish adoption and for the switch to show in Home Assistant. But once it did, I was able to toggle it on or off quickly and easily.
I also took a moment to set the device name in Home Assistant and Recreate Entity IDs to match the Friendly Name I set above. It can get really confusing when you have a ton of devices with the same name!
6. Add the Wemo Device to HomeKit (optional)
I was thrilled to find that I could add these devices to Apple HomeKit as well!
In my iPhone, I opened the Home app, tapped the “+” and selected “Add Accessory”. I then tapped “More options…” and found the device already listed, complete with the Friendly Name set earlier. I could then add it using the 8-digit code printed on the back of the device.
Again, having printed a label with the HomeKit code really helped, because otherwise it would be obscured when plugged in.
Stephen’s Stance
I wish every device had this kind of simple workflow to resurrect it once the manufacturer ends support. Honestly, that should be a legal requirement to eliminate e-waste! I especially want to thank the PyWeMo team for doing their part to help people like me continue to get use out of older devices!
#Belkin #HomeAssistant #HomeKit #Python #SmartHome #Wemo #WiFi -
https://www.wacoca.com/games/1428302/ Switch 2のプレイ時間を最大1.5倍に延長 Belkinから充電グリップとトラベルバッグが登場｜Real Sound｜リアルサウンド テック ##GAMING #Belkin #Game #GameNews #games #GamingNews #NintendoSwitch2 #ゲーミング #ゲーム #ゲーム攻略 #ゲーム最新情報 #モバイルバッテリー
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Il y a 13 ans : Hier confondus, aujourd'hui sanctionnés https://www.cyclisme-dopage.com/actualite/2013-07-26-radio-canada-ca.htm #cyclisme #dopage # #EPO #tdf1998 #JeroenBlijlevens #Belkin #EPO #AbrahamOlano #LaurentJalabert
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Nova power bank da Belkin inclui luz de presença com sensor de movimento. O dispositivo BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K destaca-se por integrar uma luz LED ajustável. 📈
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Nova power bank da Belkin inclui luz de presença com sensor de movimento. O dispositivo BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K destaca-se por integrar uma luz LED ajustável. 📈
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Belkin lance une batterie 10 000 mAh à 45 W qui fait aussi veilleuse à détection de mouvement
https://mac4ever.com/197152
#Mac4Ever #Batterie #Belkin -
Belkin lance une batterie 10 000 mAh à 45 W qui fait aussi veilleuse à détection de mouvement
https://mac4ever.com/197152
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Belkin、「スパイダーマン：ブランド・ニュー・デイ」デザインのMagSafe対応モバイルバッテリーやiPhone 17/AirTagケースを発売。
https://applech2.com/archives/20260716-belkin-spider-man-brand-new-day-apple-accessory.html -
What happens when you cross-breed a magnetic battery and a joycon gaming grip?
You get the Belkin Charging Grip for Nintendo Switch 2... and a lot of confused geneticists.
But is it worth buying? Find out in my latest review at Pickr!
#nintendo #switch2 #belkin
https://www.pickr.com.au/reviews/2026/belkin-charging-grip-nintendo-switch-2/ -
What happens when you cross-breed a magnetic battery and a joycon gaming grip?
You get the Belkin Charging Grip for Nintendo Switch 2... and a lot of confused geneticists.
But is it worth buying? Find out in my latest review at Pickr!
#nintendo #switch2 #belkin
https://www.pickr.com.au/reviews/2026/belkin-charging-grip-nintendo-switch-2/ -
Promo : la station BoostCharge de Belkin pour un iPhone, une Apple Watch et des AirPods, à 50 € au lieu de 130 http://dlvr.it/TTGDdp #Promo #Belkin
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Promo : la station BoostCharge de Belkin pour un iPhone, une Apple Watch et des AirPods, à 50 € au lieu de 130 http://dlvr.it/TTGDdp #Promo #Belkin
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🔋 Belkin alza la posta: nuovo power bank Qi2 più rapido per ricaricare iPhone e Pixel in mobilità, con più efficienza e meno attese. #Belkin #Qi2
🔗 https://www.tomshw.it/smartphone/belkin-lancia-un-power-bank-qi2-piu-rapido-per-iphone-e-pixel
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Le casque Bluetooth Belkin SoundForm Isolate à 29.99€ 🍮
Un casque Bluetooth confortable et complet à petit prix, c'est ce que propose le Belkin SoundForm Isolate..
https://www.minimachines.net/?p=133228 #belkin -
Le casque Bluetooth Belkin SoundForm Isolate à 29.99€ 🍮
Un casque Bluetooth confortable et complet à petit prix, c'est ce que propose le Belkin SoundForm Isolate..
https://www.minimachines.net/?p=133228 #belkin -
Prime Day en avant-première : une batterie magnétique Belkin aimantée des deux côtés à 29,99 € (-25 %) http://dlvr.it/TT6rw1 #PrimeDay #Belkin
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Prime Day en avant-première : une batterie magnétique Belkin aimantée des deux côtés à 29,99 € (-25 %) http://dlvr.it/TT6rw1 #PrimeDay #Belkin
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Yesterday I posted here https://mas.to/@Judeau/116766638552246794 about being unable to source an old driver for a #PocketPC #Belkin #keyboard and I got to witness something quite special.
I had searched everywhere I could think of for the driver. Archive, Wayback, multiple old forums and PPC archives, even some Russian PPC sites and came up empty handed. There were no scans of the driver disc and none on Ebay to purchase.
Through the simple act of people "Boosting" my post, it found it's way to @samedwards who was able to source the driver tucked away on an obscure Asian website here https://d.richie-aa.top:5212/%E7%B3%BB%E7%BB%9F%E8%B5%84%E6%BA%90/Windows%20Mobile/%E9%A9%B1%E5%8A%A8/Keyboard%20Drivers/Belkin%20snap%20n%20type%20wm%202003
Thank you all so much! Mastodon is one incredible community!!!
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Yesterday I posted here https://mas.to/@Judeau/116766638552246794 about being unable to source an old driver for a #PocketPC #Belkin #keyboard and I got to witness something quite special.
I had searched everywhere I could think of for the driver. Archive, Wayback, multiple old forums and PPC archives, even some Russian PPC sites and came up empty handed. There were no scans of the driver disc and none on Ebay to purchase.
Through the simple act of people "Boosting" my post, it found it's way to @samedwards who was able to source the driver tucked away on an obscure Asian website here https://d.richie-aa.top:5212/%E7%B3%BB%E7%BB%9F%E8%B5%84%E6%BA%90/Windows%20Mobile/%E9%A9%B1%E5%8A%A8/Keyboard%20Drivers/Belkin%20snap%20n%20type%20wm%202003
Thank you all so much! Mastodon is one incredible community!!!
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New UPDATED Post: https://mas.to/@Judeau/116771368986836217
SOLVED: [email protected] was somehow able to locate this driver! Thank you everyone and I will make a new post in the morning detailing everything and giving proper credit.
The other day I purchased a #Belkin #Keyboard for my PPC.
The model number is F8D0502 and it goes by two different names: SnapNType and Thumb Keyboard.
I have looked everywhere for a driver. I can only locate the manual on Archive and I found the old Belkin driver page on the Wayback but the file was never preserved.
Does ANYONE have access to the driver or the installation CD?
I am specifically needing one for the Dell Axim x50/x51.
ANY help is appreciated.
#AskFedi #Dell #PocketPC #PDA #WindowsCE #WindowsMobile #Retrotech
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New UPDATED Post: https://mas.to/@Judeau/116771368986836217
SOLVED: [email protected] was somehow able to locate this driver! Thank you everyone and I will make a new post in the morning detailing everything and giving proper credit.
The other day I purchased a #Belkin #Keyboard for my PPC.
The model number is F8D0502 and it goes by two different names: SnapNType and Thumb Keyboard.
I have looked everywhere for a driver. I can only locate the manual on Archive and I found the old Belkin driver page on the Wayback but the file was never preserved.
Does ANYONE have access to the driver or the installation CD?
I am specifically needing one for the Dell Axim x50/x51.
ANY help is appreciated.
#AskFedi #Dell #PocketPC #PDA #WindowsCE #WindowsMobile #Retrotech
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Ce chargeur Belkin 2-en-1 est à 44€ pour le Prime Day : livré à temps pour la fête des Pères !
https://mac4ever.com/196762
#Mac4Ever #Belkin #Chargeur #FeteDesPeres #MagSafe #PrimeDay #Promo -
Ce chargeur Belkin 2-en-1 est à 44€ pour le Prime Day : livré à temps pour la fête des Pères !
https://mac4ever.com/196762
#Mac4Ever #Belkin #Chargeur #FeteDesPeres #MagSafe #PrimeDay #Promo -
Offre Prime : le chargeur pliable 2-en-1 Qi2 Belkin avec adaptateur secteur à 45 €, son prix le plus bas http://dlvr.it/TT4rnz #PrimeDay #Belkin
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Offre Prime : le chargeur pliable 2-en-1 Qi2 Belkin avec adaptateur secteur à 45 €, son prix le plus bas http://dlvr.it/TT4rnz #PrimeDay #Belkin
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Belkin’s back with new Nintendo Switch 2 accessories
Charging up.
https://www.vooks.net/belkins-back-with-new-nintendo-switch-2-accessories/
#Switch2 #accessories #Belkin -
Promo : la multiprise parafoudre Belkin 8x avec double port USB-C à 38 € http://dlvr.it/TT1sG6 #Promo #Belkin
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Promo : la multiprise parafoudre Belkin 8x avec double port USB-C à 38 € http://dlvr.it/TT1sG6 #Promo #Belkin
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Cette batterie 140W de Belkin recharge un MacBook Pro de moitié en 28 minutes
https://mac4ever.com/196577
#Mac4Ever #Batterie #Belkin -
Cette batterie 140W de Belkin recharge un MacBook Pro de moitié en 28 minutes
https://mac4ever.com/196577
#Mac4Ever #Batterie #Belkin -
Belkin launches SoundForm Mini 2 kids headphones with 55 hour battery life
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/06/belkin-soundform-mini-2-kids-headphones-55-hours/
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Belkin launches Nintendo Switch 2 charging grip and travel bag for gamers on the go
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/06/belkin-nintendo-switch-2-charging-grip-travel-bag/
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Belkin、トイ・ストーリー5に登場するリリーパッドデザインのiPad 第10/11世代対応ケース「トイ・ストーリー5 リリーパッド iPadケース」を発売。
https://applech2.com/archives/20260602-belkin-disney-toy-story-5-lilypad-case-for-ipad.html -
Le casque Bluetooth Belkin SoundForm Isolate à 32.99€ 🍮
Un casque Bluetooth confortable et complet à petit prix, c'est ce que propose le Belkin SoundForm Isolate..
https://www.minimachines.net/?p=133228 #belkin -
Le casque Bluetooth Belkin SoundForm Isolate à 32.99€ 🍮
Un casque Bluetooth confortable et complet à petit prix, c'est ce que propose le Belkin SoundForm Isolate..
https://www.minimachines.net/?p=133228 #belkin -
Surge Protection Scrutiny: Navigating the 2026 Landscape
Which surge protectors are best for 2026? Learn how Anker and Belkin models with USB-C ports protect your devices from power spikes.
#surgesafety, #techsafety, #anker, #belkin, #homesafety
https://newsletter.tf/best-surge-protectors-with-usb-c-2026/
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Modern surge protectors now feature USB-C fast charging, a big change from older USB-A models. These new units help power laptops and phones safely.
#surgesafety, #techsafety, #anker, #belkin, #homesafety
https://newsletter.tf/best-surge-protectors-with-usb-c-2026/ -
Belkin fait encore évoluer sa célèbre station de recharge sans fil 3-en-1 http://dlvr.it/TSfK4x #Belkin #StationDeRecharge
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Belkin fait encore évoluer sa célèbre station de recharge sans fil 3-en-1 http://dlvr.it/TSfK4x #Belkin #StationDeRecharge
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𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗽: 𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 éé𝗻
De Belkin Stage PowerGrip is een cameragrip en powerbank voor je iPhone. In deze review bespreken we wat je met de Stage PowerGrip doet en hoe deze combinatie van functies bevalt.
https://www.iculture.nl/reviews/belkin-stage-powergrip-review/
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Belkin casse le prix de ses chargeurs MagSafe et Qi2 25 W pour iPhone http://dlvr.it/TSQX9d #Belkin #MagSafe
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Belkin casse le prix de ses chargeurs MagSafe et Qi2 25 W pour iPhone http://dlvr.it/TSQX9d #Belkin #MagSafe
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𝗶𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 é𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗣𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗸 𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻: 𝗱𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗼𝘇𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝘂 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝗱𝗸𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿
Ben je toe aan een nieuwe oplader en wil je niet langer je iPhone en AirPods apart opladen? Dan is er goed nieuws: bij Bol scoor je tijdelijk dit Belkin 2-in-1 magnetisch draadloos laadstation met Qi2 15W voor minder dan 50 euro. Hieronder lees je...
https://www.iculture.nl/deals/belkin-draadloze-oplader-goedkoper/
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CVE Alert: CVE-2026-5614 - Belkin - F9K1015 - https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/cve-alert-cve-2026-5614-belkin-f9k1015/
#OSINT #ThreatIntel #CyberSecurity #cve-2026-5614 #belkin #f9k1015
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CVE Alert: CVE-2026-5629 - Belkin - F9K1015 - https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/cve-alert-cve-2026-5629-belkin-f9k1015/
#OSINT #ThreatIntel #CyberSecurity #cve-2026-5629 #belkin #f9k1015
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CVE Alert: CVE-2026-5613 - Belkin - F9K1015 - https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/cve-alert-cve-2026-5613-belkin-f9k1015/
#OSINT #ThreatIntel #CyberSecurity #cve-2026-5613 #belkin #f9k1015
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CVE Alert: CVE-2026-5628 - Belkin - F9K1015 - https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/cve-alert-cve-2026-5628-belkin-f9k1015/
#OSINT #ThreatIntel #CyberSecurity #cve-2026-5628 #belkin #f9k1015
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CVE Alert: CVE-2026-5608 - Belkin - F9K1122 - https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/cve-alert-cve-2026-5608-belkin-f9k1122/
#OSINT #ThreatIntel #CyberSecurity #cve-2026-5608 #belkin #f9k1122
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CVE Alert: CVE-2026-5612 - Belkin - F9K1015 - https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/cve-alert-cve-2026-5612-belkin-f9k1015/
#OSINT #ThreatIntel #CyberSecurity #cve-2026-5612 #belkin #f9k1015