WeMo Network Not Showing Up: What to Do About It?
Are you experiencing issues with WeMo? Maybe your home has lost power, but the lights are still on in your office. Or maybe you can’t find your phone when you go to bed – it’s turned off again. No matter what the problem is, there are a few things you can do about it.
What Is WeMo?
WeMo is a very simple device that can be used in a variety of different ways. You can use the WeMo app to turn on and off your lights and even set schedules. This device is versatile enough to work with just about any electronic appliance in your home. The WeMo app allows you to control your WeMo device from anywhere in the world. This means that you can set up a schedule for your devices and never have to worry about forgetting to turn them on or off again!
WeMo Network Not Showing Up: What to Do About It?
There are a few reasons why your WeMo network may not show up on the app.
1. Problem with Router Port Forwarding
WeMo needs you to configure your router to forward port 80 to the IP address of your home network. It is recommended that you read our article on how to set up port forwarding for WeMo if you are unsure how to do so. Once this has been set up, it will work on all future devices, so you don't have to do this step again and again.
2. Internet Connection Issues
If you are unable to connect to the internet via your smartphone, tablet, or computer, it stands to reason that WeMo will not be able to appear on your device either. First and foremost, make certain that your internet connection is fully operational before proceeding. Connecting to a website using your browser or sending an email from your mail client will allow you to verify this. If everything looks good there, but you can't see your WeMo network, you need to check your router's IP address and make sure it's set up correctly. When setting up port forwarding for the first time, this is a frequent problem that many people encounter and have to resolve. We recommend that you double-check the IP address of your router to ensure that it is the same as the one you are attempting to connect to on the network. This information can be found in the router's manual or on a sticker attached to the bottom of the router.
3. Incorrect Password
If your WeMo network is not showing up in the app, odds are that you have an incorrect password set up for your home WiFi network (or no WiFi password at all). To fix this, follow these steps:
- Make sure that you have entered a new password (or changed back to the old one). If not, try resetting your home WiFi network and then entering a new password after doing so (you will need to do this every time you reset your network).
- Make sure that you are trying to connect to the right network. You can find out which network is your home WiFi by accessing your router’s configuration page. This will vary depending on what type of router you have, but it should be something like 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1 in most cases (check the manual for your router for more specific details).
- You should try joining directly to the WiFi network using another device if you have many WiFi networks in the region and the WeMo app says it is connecting to one of them to check if it shows up there as well (if it does, then the WeMo app is having a hard time finding your home WiFi). If this is not the case, check to see if the device you are using is connected to the same network as your WeMo items and see if they appear there (if they do, then there may be an issue with your home WiFi network).
- If none of the solutions listed above work, your only remaining choice is to reset and reconfigure your WeMo devices from the beginning. Remove the WeMo device from the power outlet first, and then turn the gadget off (you can leave it plugged into your router). Then wait a minute or two, and plug it back into the wall. To complete the setup procedure for that device, you will need to enter the WeMo app on your smartphone and go through the process all over again. This should restore the functionality of all of the system's components.
Additional Tips When WeMo Network Is Not Showing Up
In some cases, the device's front panel contains a "toggle" button that allows the user to toggle between "on" and "off" modes. You can also try unplugging the WeMo device from your power outlet for a couple of minutes if you notice that this button is not functioning (this will reset it). Proceed to connect it back to the power source and wait a minute or two. Your device will be able to be recognized by the WeMo application once more. If you have numerous devices, it is important to make sure that all of the electronic gadgets in your home (such as lights and fans) are connected to the same power outlet so that they may all be managed by a single app on your smartphone. If you have multiple Wi-Fi networks in your home, you should make sure that all of your devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The WeMo app will not work if you can't find your device.
Conclusion
WeMo is a great solution for anyone looking for a smart home device that comes at a very affordable price. The WeMo app can connect to this device and allow you to control it from anywhere in the world. When your WeMo network is not showing up, you can read this article again for some tips on what to do when you encounter the same situation.
