Echelon Kills Smart Home Gym Equipment Offline Capabilities With Update

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By BeauHDJul 25, 2025, 8:10 pm268 ptsTop
A recent Echelon firmware update has effectively bricked offline functionality for its smart gym equipment, cutting off compatibility with popular third-party apps like QZ and forcing users to connect to Echelon's servers -- even just to view workout stats. Ars Technica reports: As explained in a Tuesday blog…

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