d4f0@lemmy.worldtoTechnology@lemmy.world•After 16 years, Ecobee is shutting down support for the original smart thermostatEnglish
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6 months agoIOT can work without any cloud service. I have some things automated at home and everything works locally. To control it remotely I use a VPN.
There are options. Some IOT things are even DIY with open specifications and open firmware, so you can build and repair them yourself. And a lot of times it’s the cheapest option, way way way cheaper than the usual IOT stuff, as most electronics used for IOT are dirt cheap.