From f8637a9d18c33c6b45e61a1860c9061e5218ede3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Paulus Schoutsen Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:53:07 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update tp-link post --- source/_posts/2020-11-23-tplink-local-access.markdown | 9 ++++++++- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/_posts/2020-11-23-tplink-local-access.markdown b/source/_posts/2020-11-23-tplink-local-access.markdown index 1a70a2a1ed4..0c182a610a7 100644 --- a/source/_posts/2020-11-23-tplink-local-access.markdown +++ b/source/_posts/2020-11-23-tplink-local-access.markdown @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: "TP-Link offers way to add local API back" +title: "[Better solution!] 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" @@ -9,6 +9,13 @@ categories: Public-Service-Announcement og_image: /images/blog/2020-11-23-tplink/forum-post-send-ticket.png --- +**Update Nov 26:** TP-Link has now announced that they are working on a new firmware that should solve it. DM them for info. + +

We're sorry the recent firmware update has problems for the Kasa community. Since its release, we've been busy creating a Beta firmware that'll enable people to continue to use third-party smart home software & platforms using local APIs. Please DM if you'd like the Beta firmware

— TP-LINK UK (@TPLINKUK) November 26, 2020 +
+ +--- + 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