Swedish-German developer Steffen has just shared the source code for a new firmware they created that allowed them to free a new Xiaomi humidifier from the cloud.
Smart home appliances are everywhere these days, and there's a good chance you've got one in your house right now. They make it easy to control your devices, allowing you to manage them wirelessly and set up routines that save you from life's mundanity. Unfortunately, they all require an internet connection to function; a non-negotiable for people who don't like the idea of products that ship with planned obsolescence, or who want localized automation.
