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Hobbyist server brings defunct Neato robot vacuums back to life
Original: Custom server to revive neato bots
When Neato shut down its cloud services, owners of its robot vacuums were left with devices that could no longer be controlled remotely. A developer has now released Vacuula, an open-source custom server that emulates the discontinued cloud service, letting owners reconnect their robots and restore app control. Commenters are discussing setup, supported models, and what the project means for the right to repair smart home devices.
Why now: Neato's cloud shutdown bricked features for many owners, and a free workaround directly addresses that frustration
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- Custom server to revive neato bots · matttah · 64
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