Observed arrival · 2026-10-23
Patchlife: the security-support clock for smart devices
A searchable reference for when smart devices stop receiving security updates, backed by manufacturers’ own statements.
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- People checking security support before buying or keeping a smart device
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- When a manufacturer gives only a relative rule, such as three years after end of life, the date remains unstated.
Field notes
The brand index includes Ring (98 models) and TP-Link (222), while the category list ranges from access points to robot vacuums and printers. Source code is linked under AGPL-3.0-or-later, and the data is listed under ODbL 1.0; quoted manufacturer statements remain their owners’ property. A visible status line dates the information to 23 Oct 2026.
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