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Fully working 270€ Nest Dropcam will no longer be supported. (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 6 months ago by wizzor@sopuli.xyz to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

It looks like you can trade up to a newer supported device, or get a 50% off coupon, depending on whether you’re a subscriber or not.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/7/23673165/google-nest-dropcam-nest-secure-eol

To soften the blow, Google’s offering a free indoor wired Nest Cam to Dropcam owners who subscribe to Nest Aware. Nonsubscribers will get a 50 percent-off coupon. The promotion runs until May 7, 2024, so you can keep using your Dropcam until it stops working.

Still sucks, but it’s better than having a paperweight in your hands. Also note:

Google will ship you a prepaid recycling box if you ask.

[–] wizzor@sopuli.xyz 11 points 6 months ago

So after spending a fair amount of money on a device with forced obsolescence, I get to give more money to this company, yay!

[–] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 11 points 6 months ago

Abused customers will be offered an inferior replacement paid for by their monthly fees.