Application Guide

1st Gen 2nd Gen
Do I need latest
Wemo App?
Yes, the Wemo App is required for
initial setup.
Optional, if you will be using the Apple Home
app to manage your Wemo Mini. However, in
order to receive firmware updates, the Wemo
App is required.
Download latest
Apple Home app
Yes, required if you will be using
the Apple Home to manage the
Wemo Mini.
Yes, required if you will be using the Apple
Home to manage the Wemo Mini.
Do I need to
enable Home Data
permission for the
Wemo App?
Yes, required for the Apple Home
app. To know how, click
here(http://www.belkin.com
/us/support-
article?articleNum=208584).
Yes, required for the Apple Home app. To
know how, click here(http://www.belkin.com
/us/support-article?articleNum=208584).
Can I use the
Apple Home app to
do the initial setup?
No. You must use the Wemo App
first to set it up and then you can
connect it to the Apple Home
app. To set it up first, click
here(http://www.belkin.com
/us/support-
article?articleNum=268606).
Yes. You can add it as an accessory. This
will include setup and connecting it to the
Apple Home app.
Do I need a
firmware update
that supports Apple
HomeKit?
Yes. Your Wemo Mini should
have a firmware version of
2.00.11143 or later. The Wemo
App will prompt you if you need a
firmware update.
No. The 2nd gen Wemo Mini supports Apple
HomeKit right out of the box.
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