Factory reset the wemo. Connecting the wemo mini with the apple home app.
Belkin Official Support Setting Up The 2nd Gen Wemo Mini
Wemo mini not connecting to homekit. Wemo mini in the connected section means your devices are connected to the apple home app. Setting up wemo devices that do not support apple homekit step 1. Just in case people still confused. This means that your wemo mini is not connected to your apple home app. 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. The third does not when i try to add the third i get the same accessory already added when using the homekit app to add the unit.
If you would like to connect your wemo mini directly with the apple home app just tap go here then select connect. So steps to fix a wemo that wont connect to homekit. Before you begin powercycle both your router and your wemo device as turning your device on and off usually solves the issue. This screen will show the existing wemo devices linked to your account. The connect button is replaced with a check icon. Reconfigure wemo in app.
Once you are logged in you will be redirected to the devices list. In connecting your wemo mini with the apple home app you might encounter a message saying there is a wemo bridge on your wi fi. I ordered 3 wemo mini plugs. Ive setup all three so they show up and work with the wemo app. The wemo app will prompt you if you need a firmware update. Setup is not working properly.
To learn how to log into your wemo account click here. Tap connect to connect them directly with the apple home app. I am having the same issue with no resolution in sight. Remove power from the wemo for plugs unplug them for dimmers flip your breaker for about 10 seconds. These steps apply to both 1st and 2nd gen wemo mini. Troubleshooting wemo device issues check the troubleshooting tips below to resolve issues with setup and wi fi connectivity.
The 8 digit code for previously installed items comes from first updating the wemo app. Your wemo mini should have a firmware version of 20011143 or later. Wemo also works with ifttt connecting your home electronics to a whole world of online apps. The 2nd gen wemo mini supports apple homekit right out of the box. In homekit two of the three show up and are controllable. Connect to wemo wifi network.
Launch the wemo app and tap log in. You may have previously linked a wemo mini to the wemo bridge. Hit the third tab at bottom with three dots more then settingsabout then hardware info then click any device and youll see the homekit code at the bottom.