Is your Wemo Mini not detected whenever you try to control the device from the app? Are you wondering what you can do about it to get your device working again?
Please worry no more. Below we have provided quick fix guides that you can try, and the issue will be no more. Kindly read on.
If your Wemo Mini is not detected, it could be due to a poor Wi-Fi network, or your device functionality has been deterred. You can overcome the issue by power cycling your router and ensuring it runs on a 2.4GHz frequency. If your device is the issue, you can also restart it to get it working well again.
Reasons for Wemo Mini Not Detected Issue
If your Wemo Mini is not detected, it could be due to one of the following reasons.
- Your app has an issue
- Incorrect Wi-Fi frequency
- The device is defective
Note: The Wemo Mini is the smart plug that your Wemo device needs for it to work correctly.
You can control it remotely using the Wemo app if you have an internet connection. So, your internet should be on point always.
How to Fix a Wemo Mini when it is not Detected
When your Wemo Mini is not detected, you can fix it using various methods. Below are some that we have listed.
Kindly do not limit yourself to one solution. Try one after another until your device can be detected.
Solution #1: Uninstall The Wemo App, Then Reinstall It
Your Wemo app could be having some bugs and hiccups that can only be fixed when you uninstall it. Upon reinstalling it, your Wemo Mini will then begin to work well.
Most Wemo device customers with the same issue have proven that the app detected the Wemo Mini once they performed this procedure.
Kindly let us see how you can uninstall this app from your phone.
- Go to your phone’s home screen, then click on the Wemo app icon.
- Once you hold the app, other apps will shake.
- Tap the X sign on the top of your Wemo app.
- Delete the app by tapping on the red delete button.
After the completion of the app uninstallation, restart your device, then reinstall the app.
You will need to go to the google play store of your android phone or the App store of your iPhone.
Please search for the app, then download it on your device. Launch it to see if you can detect the Wemo Mini.
Solution #2: Check Your Router’s Network
When your Wemo app is not running on the correct and recommended network, you will always have problems such as Wemo Mini not being detected.
To check if it is on the right network, kindly go to your router’s settings and check if the network therein is 2.4GHz. If it is on 5.0GHz, your app will have issues running.
If, after changing the settings, the issue is still there, you can power cycle your router.
Unplug it from its inlets and the power source, then allow it some time to rest, around 30 seconds. Plug it back in and see if the issue resolves.
If not, you can try changing the connection. Your router might be having the issue, and a different one will help you know if that is the case.
Solution #3: Unplug, Then Replug The Switch
If you still see your Wemo mini smart plug connects but not detected on the app after trying the above processes, you can do something different.
Unplug the switch, then try plugging it again.
As you unplug, then replug it, the device reconnects to the Wi-Fi after resetting. So, it fixes any bug that is causing your device issues.
Solution #4: Check Your Device’s Functionality
If your device has functionality issues, it will affect the mini plug and not be detected.
You can always confirm if this is true by checking your device anytime the app detects the Mini or the smart plug.
When you see an amber light blinking while setting it up, you will need to start the setup process again. As you know, the amber light shows that your device is having difficulties trying to connect to the Wi-Fi.
The first thing to do is to reboot or restart the device. Simply close the Wemo app on your phone, then turn off the light switch. Turn on the switch, then restart your Wemo app.
After restarting your device, it would be best you go through the setup process again. If the network is stable and the configuration is complete, the orange light will go, and your device should work well again.
Solution #5: Power Cycle
One best way to correct any issues on your Wemo device is to power cycle it.
Apart from the Wemo mini not detected issue, any other underlying condition will go away through this process.
Check below how you can do this procedure:
- Unplug the smart plug.
- If your device is connected to any device, kindly power off that device.
- Wait for around ten minutes, then switch on your Wemo device.
- Plug back the smart plug into its power socket.
When you are through with this process, kindly reconnect the devices and see if the issue goes away.
Check if the underlying problem is gone. If not, let us proceed to the following fixing method.
Solution #6: Factory Reset The Wemo Device
Most of the time, factory resetting your device should become the last option, especially if the other methods have proven not to work completely.
You should understand that this resetting deletes all configuration and settings. So, your device will be like a newly bought one, and you will need to do the setup again.
There are two ways you can carry out the process; using the app or factory resetting manually.
Let’s have a look at each.
1. Factory Reset Manually
Step1: Unplug the Wemo plug.
Step 2: Press and hold down the reset button on the Wemo device, and plug in the Wemo plug.
Step 3: Continue holding the reset button until the LED light flashes.
Step 4: The reset is complete when the light alternates in colors. For the switch, the LED will flash amber and blue, amber and white for the Mini, and orange and green for Insight.
2. Factory Reset Using The Wemo App
- Launch the official Wemo app on your phone.
- Using the drop-down button, select the pencil icon.
- Select the Wemo device to reset, then tap, reset options on the list.
- Select, Erase all content & settings on the drop-down menu.
- Tap ‘Yes’ or ‘Ok,’ on the drop-down menu.
Once the reset is complete, set up your Wemo device again and check if it can detect the Mini.
Solution #7: Contact Wemo Support
The above troubleshooting guides should resolve your Wemo Mini not detected issue.
However, if none works, you may need to contact Wemo customer support. Please explain the issue; then, they can help you out with working troubleshooting solutions.
If your Wemo app fails to detect the Wemo Mini, it could be an issue with the device. Also, your Wi-Fi router could be running on the wrong frequency. Kindly check the device when setting it up to see if it blinks an amber LED light.
If so, you will need to power cycle your device, then reconnect it to the Wi-Fi. Ensure the router is running on a frequency of 2.4GHz.
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Conclusion
If you have the Wemo Mini not detected problem, you can overcome it using the above solutions.
Most customers with the same issue have tried at least one of them, and they overcame the issue. Make sure you follow each tip as directed, and you will be good to go.
Kevin has over five years of experience working in various Tech startups and providing Technical solutions. He has contributed to many Tech publications and websites.