Self-Hosted 69: Get Off My Lawn, The Robot's Got It
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Apr 22, 2022 
An open-source robot mower promises smarter, GPS-guided lawn care, while Insteon’s sudden shutdown raises tough questions about smart-home devices that depend on company servers. The crew explores Jellyfin and audiobook tools, debates 2.5 versus 10-gig home networking, and catches up on projects with longtime friends.
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Cloud Smart Devices Risk E-Waste
- The sudden shutdown of the Insteon smart home servers left users' devices useless without warning.
- Cloud-dependent smart devices risk becoming expensive e-waste with no fallback when companies close.
Avoid Cloud Dependency in Smart Homes
- Use Home Assistant and open firmware devices to avoid cloud dependency and maintain control.
- Opt for local control smart home solutions to prevent device obsolescence.
D-Link Cameras Losing Support
- Chris shared his father's experience with D-Link cameras losing cloud support, disrupting security setups.
- However, D-Link gave early notice allowing transition to local control with Home Assistant.