"In August of 2016, Logitech launched Pop switches, which provide quick access to a range of smart home actions, including third-party gadgets. For example, people could set their Pop buttons to launch Philips Hue or Insteon lighting presets, play a playlist from their Sonos speaker, or control Lutron smart blinds. Each button could store three actions, worked by identifying smart home devices on a shared Wi-Fi network, and was controllable via a dedicated Android or iOS app."
"As an attempt at compensation, Logitech gave affected customers a coupon for 15 percent off some Logitech products, including its Ultimate Ears speakers. The coupon is only valid in the US until March 31, 2026, and doesn't apply to Logitech's Pro or RS racing wheels for gaming, videoconferencing products, its Logitech for Business line, or "newly released products," according to the email."
Logitech will disable and end support for all Pop buttons and their connected hub on October 15, 2025, rendering the devices nonfunctional. Pop switches launched in August 2016 and allowed quick control of third-party smart devices (Philips Hue, Insteon, Sonos, Lutron) with three programmable actions per button via a dedicated Android or iOS app and Wi‑Fi device discovery. Customers received notification emails on September 29. Affected users were offered a 15 percent U.S.-only coupon valid through March 31, 2026, with several product exclusions. Logitech declined to answer questions about e-waste, the short notice, or local device use after the cutoff.
Read at Ars Technica
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