Telldus is shutting down its basic version
Swedish company Telldus has announced that their Basic service will be shut down on April 24. This means that users of the Basic service will no longer have access to automations and API access. Instead, they are forced to upgrade to the Premium service in order to continue using these features. In this article, we will go over what this change means for users and what it will take to continue using the Telldus services.
Telldus and their services
Telldus is a Swedish company that offers smart home services. Their products are mainly focused on 433 MHz technology and have been popular among smart home users. The company has offered two types of services: Basic and Premium. The Basic service has been completely free of charge while the Premium service has cost 3 euros a month.
Basic service shutdown
Telldus has now announced that their Basic service will be shut down on April 24. This means that users of the Basic service will no longer have access to automations and API access. Users will still be able to use and add new devices as well as control these locally and remotely. But, without automation, the possibilities of the smart home will be limited.
Why is Telldus implementing the changes?
According to Telldus, providing a completely free service is no longer financially sustainable. The company needs to find new ways to generate revenue in order to continue developing and improving its products and services.
Requirements to continue using the Telldus Services
Users of the Basic service who wish to continue using the Telldus services with automations and API access are forced to upgrade to the Premium service. The price of the Premium service is 3 euros a month, but it can be cheaper if you subscribe for a longer period. For 6 months it will be 2.5 euros and for 12 months 2.1 euros, all prices including VAT.
Benefits of the Premium Service
By upgrading to the Premium service, users will gain access to automations and API access. This means that users can create automated scenarios for their devices, for example by creating rules that trigger devices at specific times or when certain conditions are met. Users can also integrate the Telldus service with other smart home services through API access.
What options are there for users of the Basic service?
Users of the Basic service have two options. They can either upgrade to the Premium service or continue to use the Basic service without automations and API access.
