You should probably fact check that. Hive devices only require a subscription if you want the extra cloud shit, just like other options.

This "phone-home" nonsense is why I recently kept my Z-Wave smart thermostat. Local control FTW.

Everyone wants an annuity

and here's me turning on my own lights like a chump

I can't laugh anymore, this is rage inducing. 😡😡😡

Welcome home to The Hive, as in 'if you don't pay thousands of bees will remind you?

This is a minor plot point in PKD's Ubik.

at least they'll keep working as long as you're paying that fee! right? right???

Unless the company goes out of business, in which case you'll need to replace everything.

Plans to pay the queen bee