Mazda DMCA Takedown of Open Source Home Assistant App
a year ago
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- #Open-Source
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- Mazda issued a false DMCA takedown notice against an open-source Home Assistant integration for Mazda vehicles.
- The open-source project was abandoned after the DMCA notice, and Mazda later introduced a $10/month subscription for features that were previously free.
- Mazda's official app offers remote car functions but requires a subscription after a limited free trial period.
- Consumers criticized Mazda for anti-consumer practices, including shutting down the free alternative before introducing a paid subscription.
- Many users expressed dissatisfaction, stating they wouldn't have purchased Mazda vehicles had they known about the subscription model in advance.