Home Assistant says ‘Big tech ruined the cloud, so we’re out’

Home Assistant, a popular open-source smart home platform, is rebranding its cloud service from 'Home Assistant Cloud' to 'Home Assistant Link'. Founder Paulus Schoutsen stated that the company is doing this because 'big tech' has ruined the cloud, prompting Home Assistant to distance itself from cloud-based services. Schoutsen made this announcement ahead of the rebranding, which is set to take place today.