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  • Home automation company Wink under fire for surprise subscription mandate [u]

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    “Bait and switch” Wink
    When I purchased my first Wink hub and GE air conditioner, I was so satisfied with it I bought 2 more GE air conditioners.  In the following years I added Wink security equipment and light bulbs.   The fact that it was a one-time cost is one of the reasons I selected them. 
    I just received notification that it will cost me $60/year to use the smart functions (that were included in the cost of the hardware for the lifetime of the devices).  I am going to continue to use my Wink devices, without any of the smart functions.  Over time I will most likely replace them with smart devices from other manufactures.
    When I talk with friends in the IT field, I will mention how a company I trusted became a “bait and switch” company. 


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