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Subscription lock-in
2 Samsung SmartThings API monetization
Starting in October 2026, Samsung will charge a $4.99 (USD) per-month subscription for the SmartThings API access that third-party smart-home controllers such as Home Assistant rely on, so owners who…
Synology Active Insight 2026 paid-subscription conversion and removal of free licenses
In May 2026, Synology announced that it would convert its Active Insight cloud monitoring service from a free tier of three complimentary licenses, as advertised on its marketing pages, into a paid…