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Transitioning to SaaS would be difficult, but they'll probably need to figure something out. Their current situation isn't tenable. People expect them to contin
by pwthornton 7y ago
Transitioning to SaaS would be difficult, but they'll probably need to figure something out. Their current situation isn't tenable. People expect them to continue updating their software for free forever.
The software they provide that makes their speakers work is the magic as you say, and it really does work better than anything else. It's certainly way better than AirPlay 2. But keeping that software working requires updates.
I don't know the best path forward, but they should at least consider the Eero+ route of selling a subscription service that provides real value that also helps them support devices long term. Eero is incentivized to continue to support my 1st-generation Eeros because I pay them $99 a year.
There is a lot of interesting stuff that they could do with a subscription service that would add value, and would also help them continue to pay for updates on older devices.
- topkai22 7y agoI can see a world where this ends with Spotify buying Sonos and it eventually getting called Spotify Home Audio, costing an extra $5/month.