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Wemo Links Smart Plug With Apple HomeKit

Los Angeles-based Wemo, the "smart home" products maker which is part of Belkin, said on Thursday that its popular Wemo Mini Smart Plug product is now compatible with Apple's smart home app. Wemo said that users can upgrade the Wemo Mini Smart Plug to enable Apple HomeKit support, which will enable Apple Home app support, so that Siri can control their devices and what is plugged into them. Wemo said that the upgrade means that more tha one million of its Wemo Minis can how be integrated with Apple Home and Siri. Wemo's smart plug allows users to schedule turning on and off lights or appliances. The integration with Apple Home is the first for Wemo's product line; the company said it is looking to add HomeKit capabilities to its other products later this year.