Wemo

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Wemo

Basic information
Founded	2012
Type	Subsidiary
Industry	Smart home
Official website	wemo.com (https://www.belkin.com/products/wemo-smart-home/)

Wemo is a subsidiary of Belkin founded in 2012. They are known for smart home devices such as plugs and light switches that use the HomeKit and Thread protocols.

Consumer impact summary

Screenshot of account closure screen.

Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):

• User Freedom
• User Privacy
• Business Model
• Market Control

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Incidents

Security vulnerabilites

On November 5, 2013, Wemo updated its API to prevent future XML injection attacks.

On May 16, 2023, multiple websites reported a Sternum study regarding a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Wemo Mini Smart Plug V2. The study mentions the devices could be exploited through cloud controls. In their official response, Wemo stated "we believe that bad actors cannot exploit this vulnerability unless they have access to the user’s local network." During this report, the Wemo app hadn't been updated in 2 years, with the most recent update being on February 23, 2021.

Products

• Dimmers
  • Wemo Smart Dimmer
  • Wemo WiFi Smart Dimmer

• Doorbells
  • Wemo Smart Video Doorbell

• Light switches
  • Wemo Smart Light Switch with Thread
  • Wemo WiFi Smart Light Switch
  • Wemo Smart Light Switch 3-Way

• Plugs
  • Wemo Smart Plug with Thread (release date): Short summary of the product's incidents.
  • Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug

• Scene controller
  • Wemo Scene Controller with Thread