From 8d865932ff85358971262b42aab484c85b952fa6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: msimat <56175221+msimat@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:50:04 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] [amazondashbutton] Update README.md (#8958) Information about how to use Dash Buttons nowadays as Amazon doesn't support them anymore. Also-by: Wouter Born Signed-off-by: Marcel Simat --- bundles/org.openhab.binding.amazondashbutton/README.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/bundles/org.openhab.binding.amazondashbutton/README.md b/bundles/org.openhab.binding.amazondashbutton/README.md index 40f110168..163b9605f 100644 --- a/bundles/org.openhab.binding.amazondashbutton/README.md +++ b/bundles/org.openhab.binding.amazondashbutton/README.md @@ -75,9 +75,9 @@ A few known operating systems are: ## Setup Dash Button -Setting up your Dash Button is as simple as following the instructions provided by [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Dash-Buttons/b?node=10667898011) **EXCEPT FOR THE LAST STEP**. -Follow the instructions to set up the Dash Button in their mobile app. -When you get to the step where it asks you to pick which product you want to map it to, just quit the setup process. +Amazon itself doesn't support Dash Buttons anymore. +Instructions how to use them without having to rely on Amazon's servers can be found at https://blog.christophermullins.com/2019/12/20/rescue-your-amazon-dash-buttons/ - at least for some firmware versions. +Take care to block internet access for the button or it will be bricked. {: #no-phonehome} ## Preventing Communication with Amazon Servers