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'''{{Wplink|Belkin}}''' (stylised belkin) is an American electronics company, headquartered in El Segundo, California. It produces phone and computer accessories and connectivity devices, such as powerbanks, wireless chargers, and screen protectors.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kastrenakes |first=Jacob |date=2018-03-27 |title=Foxconn buys Belkin, Linksys, and Wemo |url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/26/17166272/foxconn-buys-belkin-fit-linksys-wemo |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250714165148/https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/26/17166272/foxconn-buys-belkin-fit-linksys-wemo |archive-date=14 Jul 2025 |access-date=2025-07-14 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
==Consumer impact summary== | ==Consumer impact summary== | ||
'''Business model:''' Belkin remotely disables perfectly functional devices in order to sell new ones, a practice known as [[discontinuation bricking]]. | {{Ph-C-CIS}} | ||
*'''Business model:''' Belkin remotely disables perfectly functional devices in order to sell new ones, a practice known as [[discontinuation bricking]]. | |||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
===End of support for Wemo smart devices | This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | ||
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===End of support for Wemo smart devices ''(2025—)''=== | |||
{{Excerpt|Belkin Wemo discontinuation of service}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Belkin
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | April 18, 1983 |
| Legal Structure | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Electronics |
| Also known as | |
| Official website | https://www.belkin.com |
Belkin (stylised belkin) is an American electronics company, headquartered in El Segundo, California. It produces phone and computer accessories and connectivity devices, such as powerbanks, wireless chargers, and screen protectors.[1]
Consumer impact summary
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- Business model: Belkin remotely disables perfectly functional devices in order to sell new ones, a practice known as discontinuation bricking.
Incidents
[edit | edit source]This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Belkin category.
End of support for Wemo smart devices (2025—)
[edit | edit source]Belkin Wemo smart home devices require cloud connectivity to work. On 10 July 2025, Belkin announced the shutdown of cloud services supporting most Wemo devices, effective 31 January 2026.[2] These devices remain for sale on Belkin's Amazon WeMo store[3] and advertising them as working with Google, Alexa, & more.[4][5]
This shutdown will disable remote access and automation functionality for 27+ device models sold between August 2015 and November 2023, affecting thousands of customers who purchased these devices as permanent smart home solutions. The incident is one example of a broader trend of IoT device abandonment and software tethering practices that enable manufacturers to remotely disable purchased products.
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Kastrenakes, Jacob (2018-03-27). "Foxconn buys Belkin, Linksys, and Wemo". The Verge. Archived from the original on 14 Jul 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ↑ "Belkin Official Support - Wemo Support Ending – What You Need to Know". Belkin Official Support. 2025-07-10. Archived from the original on 11 Jul 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Amazon.com: Wemo Smart Plug with Thread - Smart Outlet for Apple HomeKit - Smart Home Products, Smart Home Lighting, Smart Home Gadgets - Homekit Smart Plug - Tech Gifts - Works W/ Apple iPhone, Easy NFC Set Up : Tools & Home Improvement". Amazon. Archived from the original on 20 Feb 2026. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Amazon.com: Wemo". Amazon.com: Wemo. Archived from the original on 2026-02-27. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ Preston, Dominic (2025-07-11). "Belkin is ending support for nearly all its Wemo smart home devices". The Verge. Archived from the original on 11 Jul 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-14.