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Yep. Officially done buying anything that needs a web service to operate.
"Yeah sorry the AC doesn't work, I need to upgrade my thermostat." "Oh yeah sorry the lights don't work, I forgot to update the light switch." "Oh right I forgot to mention the toilet doesn't work, my subscription ran out."
Technology really was a mistake.
I’ll never buy another Nest, we all hated it. The only thing I liked was the weather report that came up when you walked past it.
This makes my decision to get Hive instead much easier. Thanks Google!
To those who know the product, is if possible to extend the connected functionnalities with selfhosting?
You're probably better off just getting something that connects your HVAC system to home assistant locally, and when you've done that it's pretty much future proof for whatever integration you decide to use in the future. Worry phones and smartwatches and automations you don't really need a physical device on your wall, really.
I use Drayton Wiser products. In UK it’s a direct wiring for the old boiler control.