This is going to become more and more of a problem with all "smart" device manufacturers whose devices rely on them keeping a backend service stood up. These ma

This is going to become more and more of a problem with all "smart" device manufacturers whose devices rely on them keeping a backend service stood up. These manufacturers will all eventually 1. go bankrupt, killing their service, 2. end/sunset the service in ways that nerf/brick devices, or 3. start charging for what used to be free. Unlike traditional dumb devices (or local-only smart devices) we cannot rely on these things working as they once did forever. Best bet is to avoid them entirely.