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Open-source exploits can make robot vacuums fully offline
Original: Your robovac is a privacy nightmare, but these open-source exploits can make it fully offline and private
Robot vacuums are increasingly being flagged as privacy risks, with their cameras, microphones and app connectivity raising concerns about data collection inside people's homes. A recent guide highlights open-source projects that let owners modify their devices to cut them off from the internet entirely, removing cloud dependence while keeping basic cleaning functions. The discussion reflects wider frustration with smart home products that require connectivity users did not ask for.
Why now: Growing privacy concerns around smart home devices are driving interest in ways to take robovacs offline.
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