Fees, subscriptions, friction or worse defaults tilt the product toward extraction.

What you can do

Map the automations you rely on, export configurations where possible, and plan a local-first replacement before a deadline forces it.

The evidence

Case file 28 · 26 June 2025Futurehome put the smart in smart home behind an annual bill.Futurehome’s support terms say that, without a subscription, customers lose app control, automations, modes and energy services for hardware already installed in their homes.2 sources · Read the case file →