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by witx 219 days ago
From my understanding (I might be wrong) the images are pre-built by the owner of the project right? I remember there being a form you fill and you receive a download link.

If that's the case what guarantees do I have there's no "funny business" on the image?
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Saris 217 days ago
It runs entirely on LAN, ie; you just go to the vacuums IP address in a browser to control it. So you can block internet access for it if you're worried with no negative effects.
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michalhosna 219 days ago
You can then cut the robot off the internet completely.

Which you cant do with the 1st party apps. This alone is enough for me.

The private builder is not great, but the reason are understandable, it is what it is.

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