Wink has announced that its controversial subscription service will begin on July 27, more than two months later than originally planned.
Wink has done a 180 on its plans to end its free service and move to a subscription-only service by mid-May. The company credits this to "incredible support", but comments on social media tell a different story
You may not like Wink's recent decision to charge users a subscription fee, and while that's OK, it was the best decision next to shutting the service down completely.
Since the launch of the Wink Hub in 2014, Wink has offered a free service that helps bridge the gaps between smart home vendors. That free service will be coming to an end on May 13 when Wink moves to a subscription-only model for its Wink Hubs, charging users $4.99 per month going forward.
Whether you are considering upgrading your Wink Hub to the second-gen version, or are looking to buy your first one, there are some things to consider before you make your purchase.
General Electric has announced plans to sell a new family of LED lightbulbs, the Link, that can be controlled remotely anywhere in the world by the new Wink app as part of their connected home efforts. Combined with the app, which is available for Android and iOS devices, GE states, "Link eliminates the need for expensive add-ons typically associated with connected devices, making it...