Control WeMo smart home devices - discover, toggle, adjust brightness, and manage HomeKit codes
WeMo MCP Server (io.github.qrussell/wemo)
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server io.github.qrussell/wemo is designed to control WeMo smart home devices. It supports discovering devices, toggling device state, adjusting brightness, and managing HomeKit codes, enabling AI-assistant integration for smart home workflows.
🛠️ Key Features
Control WeMo smart home devices
Discover devices
Toggle device state
Adjust brightness
Manage HomeKit codes
🚀 Use Cases
AI assistant integration for always-on smart home control
Device discovery and operational commands (toggle/brightness)
HomeKit code management for smart home setup or access
⚡ Developer Benefits
MCP server interface for AI assistant workflows
Platform support indicated as Windows, macOS, and Linux
Included repository/server identifier: io.github.qrussell/wemo
⚠️ Limitations
Source material does not specify tool count, protocols beyond MCP, or detailed configuration/authentication steps
Welcome to Wemo Ops. We offer three ways to manage your smart home, depending on your needs. You can run the Desktop App for instant control on your workstation, deploy the Server for always-on automation, or use the MCP Server for AI assistant integration.
Wemo Ops Center Dashboard
Resurrect your hardware. The Wemo Cloud is dead, but your devices don't have to be.
Wemo Ops Center is a completely local, offline provisioning and automation suite for Belkin Wemo devices. It allows you to setup, control, automate, and factory reset Wemo plugs and switches without needing the official app or a cloud account.
Note: The MCP Server has been moved to its own dedicated repository at apiarya/wemo-mcp-server for better discoverability and to follow MCP ecosystem best practices.
Provisioner Follow the on-screen instructions to scan for and configure your Wemo devices.
Dashboard Scan Network, Control Devices, and Rename Devices. IP, MAC, FW ver, SN, and HomeKit code are displayed.
⚠️ "Windows protected your PC" Warning
When you launch WemoOps.exe for the first time, you may see a blue warning from Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.
This is normal. Because this is a free, open-source tool created by an independent developer, it does not have a paid digital signature (which costs hundreds of dollars a year).
To run the app:
Click More info.
Click Run anyway.
The complete control plane for Belkin Wemo devices.
No Cloud Required: Connect directly to a new or reset Wemo device's Wi-Fi (Wemo.Mini.xxx) and push your Wi-Fi credentials instantly.
Smart Encryption Loop: Automatically detects and applies the correct encryption method (old vs. new firmware) to ensure successful setup.
Profile Manager: Save your Wi-Fi SSID and Password to quickly provision multiple devices in seconds.
2. 🎛️ Network Dashboard & VLAN Support
Scan Network: Deep scans your local network to find provisioned devices.
VLAN/Subnet Support: Perfect for IoT setups. You can scan multiple subnets by entering them in a comma-separated list (e.g., 192.168.1.0/24, 10.0.0.0/24).
Smart Deduplication: Tracks devices by MAC address to prevent ghost entries when IP addresses change.
Direct Connect: Manually add a device by IP address if SSDP discovery fails.
3. 🛠️ Maintenance Tools (New)
Advanced tools to manage device health directly from the app:
Clear Personal Info: Removes custom names, icons, and rules.
Clear Wi-Fi: Wipes network credentials to return the device to "Setup Mode" (Flashing Amber/Blue).
Factory Reset: Performs a full "Out of Box" wipe.
4. ☀️ Solar Automation Scheduler
Local Automation: Runs on your computer as a background service.
Solar Engine: Automatically detects your latitude/longitude to trigger lights at Sunrise or Sunset.
Fixed Schedules: Set standard time-based schedules (e.g., "Turn ON at 18:00").
5. Mobile Web App
Scan the QR Code: connect to the mobile web app with your phone or tablet and control your Wemo devices.
Local Control: The app runs on your local network and connects directly to Wemo devices without the cloud.
Manage Schedules: Manage schedules from the mobile web app, solar automation, or time-based schedules.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This project is an independent open-source tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Belkin International, Inc. "Wemo" is a trademark of Belkin International, Inc.
🖥️ Option 1: The Desktop App
(Recommended for most users)
Wemo Ops Center (Desktop) is a native application that lives on your computer. It allows you to scan your network, toggle devices on/off instantly, and manage device firmware without needing a dedicated server.
Why use this?
Instant Control: No web browser needed; just open the app.
Portable: Run it on your laptop and control devices wherever you are on the network.
Visual Setup: Easy-to-use interface for renaming and configuring devices.
Multi-Platform Support: run the app on Windows, macOS, Linux, or Docker.
📦 Installation (Linux):
bash
sudo dnf install wemo-ops # Fedora / Rocky
OR
bash
sudo apt install wemo-ops # Ubuntu / Debian
⚙️ Option 2: The Automation Server
(For Homelabs & Always-On Automation)
Wemo Ops Server is a lightweight, headless service designed to run on a Raspberry Pi, VM, or Home Server. It provides a Web UI accessible from any device on your network and executes automation schedules even when your computer is turned off.
The WeMo MCP Server (v1.1.0) enables natural language control of your WeMo devices through any application that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Works with AI assistants like Claude Desktop, VS Code with GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible tools.
Claude Desktop controlling WeMo devices
Why use this?
Talk to Your Devices: Just say "Turn on the office light" or "What devices are on my network?"
No GUI Needed: Control everything through your AI assistant conversations.
Universal Protocol: Works with any MCP host application, not limited to specific tools.
Production Ready: v1.1.0 stable release with comprehensive documentation.
