How to Reset Wemo Smart Light Switch?

Issues may be observed with your Wemo Smart Light when the Wi-Fi source is changed or when the settings of your Wemo Smart Light become outdated prompting you to reset Wemo Smart Light Switch. Ideally, the reset mechanism for your Wemo Smart Light begins by pressing the “Power” button for a second and waiting for the LED to blink green which will be a mark of your Wemo Smart Light resetting.

But there is another dimension to the resetting of the Wemo Smart Light when long-pressing the “Power” button doesn’t work which basically entails switching off your Wemo Smart Light followed by turning on the circuit breaker.

You've come to the ideal place at the ideal time if you're looking for a detailed and comprehensive guide on how to reset Wemo Smart Light Switch. We'll walk you through the steps to do a reset on your WeMo switch in this article.

By locating the reset button or resetting it through the WeMo smartphone app, you can quickly reset your WeMo Light Switch! But, before we get to that, let's talk about why you'd want to reset your WeMo Light Switch.

Why Reset Your WeMo Switch?

You won't reset your WeMo Switch at random, just like any other device. Users frequently choose to reset it if they experience a few issues or changes in their connected network. If you get or experience any of the following scenarios, you can reset your WeMo Switch.

Suddenly, the Connection to the Light Switch was Lost

It's not uncommon for your WeMo Light Switch to lose connection unexpectedly. Normally, you'd have to reboot your WeMo Switch to fix the problem.

When You Changed the Settings on Your WiFi Router

When the WiFi router settings have changed, you may also wish to reset your WeMo Switch. Normally, because changing the password is a security feature, this would only apply to it. Furthermore, it could apply if:

Your WiFi password has been updated.
You used an alternative WiFi modem.

Erase Stored or Saved Settings

Do you wish to delete or change certain information or data on your WeMo Switch? If this is the case, the only option is to reset your WeMo Switch.

Setup Has Failed

Last but certainly not least, there are times when your WeMo Light Switch setup fails. When a WeMo Switch isn't properly set up, you'll need to reset it, regardless of the type.

What is the Procedure for Resetting the Wemo Smart Light Switch?

You've come to the right place if you're looking for instructions on resetting a Wemo Smart Light Switch.

Restart Your Device

When the Wemo app fails to recognize the Wemo Light Switch, don't be frightened; this is a regular problem with this device. Restarting the device is the first (and most viable) step in resolving this issue.

Restarting the device usually solves the problem, so you won't get the "light switch not detected glitch" the next time you connect your Wemo light switch to the app.

Follow these instructions if you're unsure how to restart your Wemo Light Switch.

Restarting Wemo Light Switch

For 1 second, press and hold the Restart/Power button, then release it. After then, if the WiFi indicator button blinks green, the device restarts.

If the Wemo Light Switch does not respond after pushing the Restart button, turn it off and then on the circuit breaker. Now try restarting your device again; maybe, this time, it will work and solve the problem.

After restarting your device, it still doesn't work? Continue to the next step.

Factory Reset the Device

The 'Wemo Light Switch not detected bug' is usually resolved by restarting your device. Factory resetting the device is the next best option if it doesn't work. However, remember that factory resetting the device will erase all prior settings, so you'll have to start over with the setup.

As a result, you can either use the app or the Reset button to reset the Wemo light switch.

How to Reset a Wemo Light Switch (Using the Reset Button)

Hold down the Restart button for 1 second before releasing it. The device will resume with the WiFi indicator blinking green.

Now press the Reset button for 5 seconds (also known as the WiFi Reset button).

That's all there is to it when resetting your Wemo Light Switch. When the operation is complete, the Wemo Light Switch icon will blink a fast orange light, signaling that it was completed. If not, go over the steps again to ensure you're following them correctly.

If the device does not respond to the Restart button, use the circuit breaker to turn it off and then on again.

Conclusion

The reset of the Wemo Light Switch will take about 90 seconds. The WiFi indicator light will alternate between green and orange after the reset is complete, indicating that the device is ready to be set up.