40%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Wink was one of the first popular smart home hubs. In 2020 it gave owners a week’s notice before charging a monthly fee, and in 2021 it went down for nine days.
CompanyWink, owned by i.am+ since 2017
Needs the cloud?Yes. Even some local control failed during its 2021 outage
Subscription for basics?Yes. A monthly fee has been required since 2020
Past problemsForced a subscription in 2020, and went offline from January 25 to February 3, 2021
How long devices get supportWink has released no new hubs in years, and has not given any support dates.
Why 40%
- Starting point55%A brand in serious trouble.
- Track record−10Forced a monthly fee on owners in 2020, then went down for nine days in 2021.
- Works without the cloud−5Needs Wink’s cloud and a paid plan to work.
- Our estimate40%
The good news: Wink still exists, and existing hubs keep working for owners who pay the monthly fee.
The bad news: Wink has changed owners twice, forced a fee on owners with about a week’s notice, and went offline for nine days in 2021. There have been no new products in years.
If you own Wink
- Move your Zigbee and Z-Wave devices to a hub you control, like Home Assistant or Hubitat.
- Do not buy new devices that only work with Wink.