Cloud Dependency

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So I get that many new appliances are internet enabled (I work in health IT).
I’ve read that Evnex chargers need to connect to the cloud every 28 days for a variety of reasons such as checking for a newer version of firmware etc.

My questions are:

  • What happens if the charger cannot connect to the cloud ? Will it still operate with no loss of functionality.
  • Will it still continue to operate, and for how long ?
  • Is part of its compliance (in NZ) dependent on making a regular connection to the cloud ?
  • What happens if Evnex closes down / is bought out etc ?

I’m keen to support a locally designed and produced charger - but would like to know that I’m going to get some longevity.

A supplementary question relates to integration with home automation. I have an existing openHAB installation and could not see a binding, but think there might be one for Home Assistant which could be ported.

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I did wonder about that myself. I have been stung in the past with hardware that relies on a cloud service becoming a paperweight when the company behind it closed down. That was only a $250 camera, but this is a $2500 charger.

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