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Ridiculous. Taking this as a warning โ€” no more Belkin products for me.

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[โ€“] deliriousdreams@fedia.io 1 points 1 week ago

If you don't let it update (by removing its access to the open internet), then after February you should still be able to do this. You'll lose the ability to control it from outside the home via the internet/mobile, but it won't be e-waste.