A list of IOT devices to avoid.
Some of the reasons things get listed here:
- A device had an open API, then switched to requiring you to use their application instead of directly scraping the API
- Devices which are cloud-only
- Anything that requires you to use their application and doesn't document their API so it can be integrated with other ecosystems
Home Assistant has the Works With Home Assistant program that lists companies actively working with Home Assistant the developers to provide the best experience for HA users. I recommend checking the integrations list and choosing partner brands to see the current list when buying new products.
Support the vendors that support us.
| Device | Reason it's garbage | Date | Workarounds if any |
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| Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Door Controller | Chamberlain shut off all access to its APIs. See
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2023-11-07 | Replace with a better solution:
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| Mazda. Yes, Mazda. | The Home Assistant Blog has the details. TL;DR they sent a cease and desist order to the Mazda Home Assistant Integration's Author |
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| Philips Hue | Philips is forcing users to "upgrade" to a version of their Philips app that requires login to a cloud account. See How-To Geek | 2023-11-07 | Use a generic Zigbee coordinator instead of the Philips one |
These vendors were in the Hall of Shame but have worked with the community to re-enable lost functionality.
| Device | How they reformed | Date | Workarounds if any |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haier Europe | Haier Europe is now working with the HON developer - see his timeline. | 2024-01-18 | Update to v0.12.0 or later to include the polling changes requested by Haier Europe. |
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