Wemo Light Switch Not Connecting To Wifi? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

Sometimes, it’s just a matter of getting your light switch restarted. Like all tech, a little restart can make a huge difference. If your orange light is not blinking, try this first. In most cases, this will make your device automatically reconnect to the switch as long as it has been properly connected before.

Note: If you have a very old mobile device, there is a small chance that you might not be able to properly run the app. However, this is something that will probably become noticeable when you access the app in the first place.

Wemo light switches need a bridge in order to work. If you have multiple light switches that suddenly don’t work, or just have a single Wemo device that doesn’t connect, it could be that your bridge is going bad. In a lot of cases, this is a simple fix. Unplug the bridge, wait three seconds, and plug it back in again.

If your light switch and bridge were connecting well to your wifi beforehand, then this quick restart will be more than enough to make things work. This also tends to be a must if you have a dynamic IP address since the connectivity will need to be switched up.

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Wemo tends to make good products that are easy on connectivity, but that doesn’t mean that bad things don’t happen. Once in a while, you might have a light switch that just doesn’t connect the way that it should. When that happens and you’ve gone through all the troubleshooting you could, then there’s one issue that could remain: a bad light switch.

It’s rare, but once in a while a Wemo switch won’t perform the way that it’s supposed to, even when it’s brand new. The best thing that you can do is call up Wemo and ask for advice on what to do. In many cases, the representative will ask you to bring the light to them or the retailer you bought it from for a refund or replacement.

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If you bought the light switch directly from Wemo, then you are most likely covered by the Wemo warranty. This is a warranty that lasts for about a year and will give you a refund or an exchange on any item you have. In order to get the refund, you have to send your light switch (or other Wemo/Belkin product) back to the company to get it.

This warranty is true for both light switches and the Wemo bridge that makes it possible for people to connect everything. So, you’re pretty well-covered. Saying that Wemo is a good company that stands by its products is an understatement, don’t you think?

In most cases, people who bought their light switch can still use the Wemo Returns and Refunds Policy if they contact Wemo directly. Obviously, this can take a while. So, you might want to try to go back to the store that you bought it from and ask for a refund. Most stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s will give you up to 30 days to decide whether or not you want to keep your item as long as it’s fairly undamaged.

The best way to maximize your chances at getting a return or exchange is to bring a receipt or proof of purchase to the store. In many parts of the country, you might not be able to get a refund otherwise. Should that fail, talk to the reps at Wemo to see what can be done.

Related Questions

Which company owns Wemo?

Wemo is owned by Belkin, one of the most popular companies for tech gear and internet routers. Belkin is mostly known for computing accessories, which is why they decided to create Wemo to be the smart home branch of their operations. Both names are associated with high-quality goods and a very fair warranty, so don’t worry. You’re still getting top shelf gear.

Can my Wemo light switch be hacked?

Though it is rare, there have been cases in which hackers have gained control of Wemo light switches and made them do their own in thing. In some cases, the exploit they used also made it possible to take control of the home’s connection settings. However, having this happen is extremely rare and should not be considered the norm by any means.Adding extra security to your light switch and your phone will help prevent this from happening. With that said, most people will never have a reason to worry simply because it’s so unlikely that people would go out of their way to hack a friggin’ light switch.

Is Wemo supported by Google Home?

Though this wasn’t always the case, Google Home does support the vast majority of Wemo products still being marketed today. They also are compatible with the Google Pixel line, Samsung, and iPhone products. Most people who use Wemo products in their smart home do so with Apple products, but don’t let that stop you from using Android-based goods. It’s the same level of quality and responsiveness regardless of the type of OS you are using.