diff --git a/sass/custom/_paulus.scss b/sass/custom/_paulus.scss index e4ad6b2ca85..4a528bcf30d 100644 --- a/sass/custom/_paulus.scss +++ b/sass/custom/_paulus.scss @@ -495,7 +495,8 @@ a code { color: $primary-color; } -twitter-widget { +twitter-widget, +.twitter-tweet-rendered { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; } diff --git a/source/_posts/2020-11-23-tplink-local-access.markdown b/source/_posts/2020-11-23-tplink-local-access.markdown new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4f7ce51aa7a --- /dev/null +++ b/source/_posts/2020-11-23-tplink-local-access.markdown @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +--- +title: "TP-Link offers way to add local API back" +description: "TP-Link last week decided to publish a firmware upgrade that removed access to the local API. They are partially reverting this decision." +date: 2020-11-23 00:01:00 +date_formatted: "November 23, 2020" +author: Paulus Schoutsen +author_twitter: balloob +categories: Public-Service-Announcement +og_image: /images/blog/2020-11-23-tplink/forum-post-send-ticket.png +--- + +Last week TP-Link released an update for their HS100 and HS110 plugs that removed the local API. This was done because of a "security concern". I put this in quotes because it has not been verified and this reason has been given before when removing interoperability. TP-Link communicated this via Twitter in response to a user voicing their concern. + +

There were security vulnerabilities on the plug for the local management, the latest firmware version fixed these security issues. It is suggested to use the TP-Link official App KASA to manage the plug. If you have issues, pls feel free to let us know.

— TP-LINK UK (@TPLINKUK) November 17, 2020 +
+ +Lots of users, rightfully so, got angry. They bought the plugs assuming the local API was a feature. Removing this feature and forcing users through the TP-Link cloud sucks. It removes the one feature why TP-Link stood out among many smart plugs. + +After a week of angry users, it looks like TP-Link has listened… _somewhat_. They are offering a temporary solution to roll back the firmware. We haven't found any public documentation, but there are forum posts by their employees [here](https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/236268#topic-reply-523030) and [here](https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/237614#topic-reply-520984) about it. + +

+TP-Link employee on the forums explaining how to downgrade the firmware +Forum post by a TP-Link employee to send in a ticket. +

+ +We are hoping for a better solution, but for now this is what you should do: + +1. Submit a ticket to [technical support](https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/contact-technical-support/#E-mail-Support). Make sure to include the MAC address of your plug. +2. Go to the forums and send [this user](https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/uc/info/650029) a message with your ticket ID and MAC address (just to be sure). + +TP-Link, if you're reading along, please reach out to us at hello@home-assistant.io so we can discuss a better long term solution for local control. Happy to talk! diff --git a/source/images/blog/2020-11-23-tplink/forum-post-send-ticket.png b/source/images/blog/2020-11-23-tplink/forum-post-send-ticket.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0dd80cfb6be Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/blog/2020-11-23-tplink/forum-post-send-ticket.png differ