If a company is going to "shut down the servers" they should be required to release a self-hostable version of their tool or firmware/keys so a community can build it themselves. Archive: https://archive.today/xylki From the post: >>I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your connected gadgets need software updates to retain not just their security but also, frequently, key features. If you read Ars Technica regularly, you probably don’t need to hear that. You already know that smart device manufacturers have a reputation for ending support for often-expensive devices, making them insecure and/or not work as intended. But, per a survey from Consumer Reports of 2,130 consumers, many Americans are buying into the Internet of Things (IoT) without understanding the risks involved in losing vendor support: wasted money when devices are bricked and cyber and physical security threats.