Belkin Wemo Smart Plug with Thread

Belkin is a globally recognized leader in connectivity and networking peripherals. Founded in 1983 in a garage in California, the company gained fame for its cables and accessories before expanding into the smart home market with the launch of the Wemo brand in 2012. Wemo specifically focuses on accessible home automation, allowing users to control electrical outlets and switches through mobile applications and voice assistants.

In 2018, Belkin International, which includes the Wemo, Linksys, and Phyn brands, was acquired by Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), a subsidiary of the Taiwanese multinational electronics giant Foxconn. This acquisition merged Belkin's design and research capabilities with Foxconn's massive manufacturing power. Although the brand maintains its creative roots and corporate operations in the United States, its manufacturing is primarily handled through the parent company's extensive production facilities in China and Southeast Asia.