GoKawiilWeber shuts down June Oven's app and cloud services
Weber, which acquired June Systems in January 2021 and stopped manufacturing the June Oven in 2022, has now disabled the smart oven's app and cloud connectivity. Owners lose remote control, software updates, and the AI-driven food recognition features that once distinguished the device, though the appliance still functions as a basic oven. Weber said it considered open-sourcing the technology but declined because June's IP is tied to its Weber Connect platform.
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The shutdown illustrates a recurring pattern in connected devices, where hardware outlives the cloud services it depends on, leaving buyers with degraded 'smart' products they can no longer fully use. Weber's stated reasoning about IP ownership suggests companies may prioritize protecting proprietary platforms over preserving functionality for existing customers, even after discontinuing a product line. This case could add to consumer wariness about investing in premium smart appliances whose long-term support depends entirely on a manufacturer's continued willingness to run servers.
- Weber disabled June Oven's app and cloud services this week, years after acquiring and discontinuing the product.
- Users retain basic oven functionality but lose smart features like remote control and AI food recognition.
- Weber declined to open-source the technology, citing its integration with the Weber Connect platform.
Source: theverge.com — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, 2026-09-27
Published there as: “The smart home graveyard is getting crowded”
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