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I see this is controllable via an app. Does it communicate via the "cloud" or locally? (Bluetooth etc). If it is cloud-based, what happens when the service ine
by SmellyGeekBoy 8y ago
I see this is controllable via an app. Does it communicate via the "cloud" or locally? (Bluetooth etc).
If it is cloud-based, what happens when the service inevitably shuts down?
Edit: Upon further reading it appears that this device has BLE. That's reassuring, at least.
- tmincey 8y agoIt uses BLE, doesn’t have WiFi hardware for direct connection but can piggyback off the phone for firmware updates etc
- djsumdog 8y agoI'd personally wait until they're $20 used on eBay, then attempt to reverse-enginner the protocol so it can be controlled by Python and a Linux box.
- Shakahs 8y agoThank you, because I assume the last step would be open sourcing it. People like you are what keep hardware going long after the original vendor abandons it or goes under. Also, I agree on waiting for eBay, this is a nice device but I can't justify $99 for it.