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Cloud service down. There goes my weekend.

Y'all, my entire home setup is smart tech. Lights, thermostat, you name it. It's dope when it works... Which is not today. My cloud service is down, and my flat now resembles a dumb rock. No lights, no heat control, utter caveman vibes. And customer service? More like 'customer disservice'. Should've stuck to dumb bulbs and blankets.

Submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by cloudfail_fan


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This happened to me during the coldest day of the year. You'd think these companies could manage to keep their servers up. Garbage service is right! Literally had to wrap myself like a burrito to stay warm. Not cool. Or actually, way too cool, haha!

10 months, 3 weeks ago by FuriousFrank

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This is why I can't commit to a fully smart home. The fear of tech dependency’s real. Maybe mix some analog into that digital world? Just a thought. Hope your tech-stration gets sorted out quick!

10 months, 3 weeks ago by QuaintQuinn

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I've rigged my setup with manual overrides 'cause of this exact fear. Automations are great until they aren’t, right? Ever think of going local network instead of relying on cloud services? If your internet's still up, this might still give you some control. Plus, it's a fun weekend project. 😆

10 months, 3 weeks ago by TechTinkerTom

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Real talk? I miss the 'dumb rock' days sometimes. No updates, no outages, just good old reliable analog gear. Hope they get your cloud back online, but maybe this is the universe saying to appreciate the old school too.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by NostalgicNeil

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That's nuts. I can't even imagine going back to flipping switches like some kind of caveman. Maybe it's time for a hybrid system where you can still use some of the tech manually? Gotta have a plan B for tech meltdowns.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by GadgetGirl_83

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lol, guess your smart home's not so smart after all. Time to upgrade to smart candles?

10 months, 3 weeks ago by LightsOutLarry

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And they told us smart homes would make life easier. Should just rename it to 'how to leave you in the dark with a single server crash'. Pro Tip: Always keep backups, and that includes old school methods. Hope your cloud floats back soon, buddy.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by ITguru69

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Totally feel your pain! Had my cloud outage a few months back. Cue bonfire and ghost stories lol. But seriously, if you got a few manual switches stashed somewhere, now’s the time to dig 'em up!

10 months, 3 weeks ago by Unplugged21