Weber Shuts Down June Oven App and Cloud Services
Weber has discontinued the June Oven app and cloud services, leaving users without app control, software updates, and AI food recognition.
Weber shut off the June Oven app and cloud services on Tuesday, rendering the smart oven's connected features inoperable. The move affects users who relied on the app for remote control, software updates, and AI-powered food recognition.
Weber acquired June in January 2021 and stopped producing the ovens in 2022. The June Oven originally cost $1,495 and included a built-in scale, camera, and AI food recognition. After the shutdown, users lose app control, software updates, and AI food recognition.
Weber declined to open-source June's technology, stating that its intellectual property is part of the Weber Connect platform. This decision leaves owners without a path to maintain or modify the device's software.
The June Oven is the latest in a series of smart home devices to lose cloud support. In the last two years, Nest Secure, early Nest Thermostats, Belkin's WeMo line, Neato robot vacuums, the Brava smart oven, Logitech Pop buttons, Bose SoundTouch speakers, and Sengled smart bulbs have all faced similar shutdowns.
Some devices have been revived by users or companies. Insteon users bought the company after it shut down in 2022 and revived it. Bose open-sourced its SoundTouch API after reversing course. Meanwhile, Assa Abloy acquired Level Lock and fired most of its team.
Consumer Reports is advocating for legislation requiring manufacturers to provide a local API before ending cloud support for connected devices, as reported by theverge.com.
Quick answers
When did Weber shut down the June Oven app?
Weber shut off the June Oven app and cloud services on Tuesday.
What features do June Oven users lose?
Users lose app control, software updates, and AI food recognition.
Why didn't Weber open-source June's technology?
Weber declined because its IP is part of the Weber Connect platform.