Reverse engineering my Coway air purifier to ditch the cloud

Ever found yourself staring at a gadget you love, wondering just how much control you really have over it? That’s where I found myself recently with my Coway air purifier. I mean, it does a great job cleaning the air, but why should I depend on the cloud for basic features? Why can’t we just take charge of our devices ourselves? So, armed with curiosity and a trusty screwdriver, I set out on a…

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