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	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
	===GPL violation===		===GPL violation===
	Nanoleaf is using GPL-licensed software in its smart home products, which are based on [https://openwrt.org/ OpenWrt]. However, the company is not complying with the terms of the {{Wplink\|GNU General Public License}} (GPL)<ref>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260128220745/http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html Archived])</ref> by failing to contribute back the modified source code or allowing users to run their own software on the hardware.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250708203100/https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license Archived])</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250118190432/https://old.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/ Archived])</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748</ref>		Nanoleaf is using GPL-licensed software in its smart home products, which are based on [https://openwrt.org/ OpenWrt]. However, the company is not complying with the terms of the {{Wplink\|GNU General Public License}} (GPL)<ref>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260128220745/http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html Archived])</ref> by failing to contribute back the modified source code or allowing users to run their own software on the hardware.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250708203100/https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license Archived])</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250118190432/https://old.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/ Archived])</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250708203102/https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748 Archived])</ref>

	===Aggressive data collection===		===Aggressive data collection===

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	\|Website=https://nanoleaf.me/		\|Website=https://nanoleaf.me/
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	{{Wplink\|Nanoleaf\|'''Nanoleaf'''}} is a company that specializes in {{Wplink\|Light-emitting diode\|LED}} lighting. It was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref>		{{Wplink\|Nanoleaf\|'''Nanoleaf'''}} is a company that specializes in {{Wplink\|Light-emitting diode\|LED}} lighting. It was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250226155807/https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/ Archived])</ref>

	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
	===GPL violation===		===GPL violation===
	Nanoleaf is using GPL-licensed software in its smart home products, which are based on [https://openwrt.org/ OpenWrt]. However, the company is not complying with the terms of the {{Wplink\|GNU General Public License}} (GPL)<ref>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html</ref> by failing to contribute back the modified source code or allowing users to run their own software on the hardware.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748</ref>		Nanoleaf is using GPL-licensed software in its smart home products, which are based on [https://openwrt.org/ OpenWrt]. However, the company is not complying with the terms of the {{Wplink\|GNU General Public License}} (GPL)<ref>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260128220745/http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html Archived])</ref> by failing to contribute back the modified source code or allowing users to run their own software on the hardware.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250708203100/https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license Archived])</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250118190432/https://old.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/ Archived])</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748</ref>

	===Aggressive data collection===		===Aggressive data collection===
	Nanoleaf devices collect information about the network environment they are connected to and transmit this data to the manufacturer. This data collection is not disclosed during the device setup process. Since the device maintains a constant network connection via {{Wplink\|Wi-Fi}}, it operates continuously and sends metrics aggressively. This behavior was highlighted by members of the {{Wplink\|Pi-Hole}} community, who observed that Nanoleaf devices were among the top consumers of {{Wplink\|Domain Name System\|DNS}} traffic on their networks.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m35bv5/collectornanoleafme_top_talker_on_network/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m8g50y/my_4_aurora_are_creating_a_total_of_137000_dns/</ref> For example, a single Nanoleaf bridge was found to generate 100,000 to 300,000 DNS requests per day, attempting to reach endpoints such as:		Nanoleaf devices collect information about the network environment they are connected to and transmit this data to the manufacturer. This data collection is not disclosed during the device setup process. Since the device maintains a constant network connection via {{Wplink\|Wi-Fi}}, it operates continuously and sends metrics aggressively. This behavior was highlighted by members of the {{Wplink\|Pi-Hole}} community, who observed that Nanoleaf devices were among the top consumers of {{Wplink\|Domain Name System\|DNS}} traffic on their networks.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m35bv5/collectornanoleafme_top_talker_on_network/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20210322050252/https://old.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m35bv5/collectornanoleafme_top_talker_on_network/ Archived])</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m8g50y/my_4_aurora_are_creating_a_total_of_137000_dns/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20210321224033/https://old.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m8g50y/my_4_aurora_are_creating_a_total_of_137000_dns/ Archived])</ref> For example, a single Nanoleaf bridge was found to generate 100,000 to 300,000 DNS requests per day, attempting to reach endpoints such as:

	*collector.nanoleaf.com		*collector.nanoleaf.com
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	This traffic persists even when users configure their light panels to operate in {{Wplink\|Local area network\|LAN}} mode. Additionally, completely disconnecting the light panels from the internet does not hinder their functionality, as control is managed locally via the HomeKit protocol, which does not rely on Nanoleaf's servers. This local control remains unaffected regardless of whether cloud integrations are set up or used. Notably, these DNS requests occur even when automatic firmware updates are disabled.		This traffic persists even when users configure their light panels to operate in {{Wplink\|Local area network\|LAN}} mode. Additionally, completely disconnecting the light panels from the internet does not hinder their functionality, as control is managed locally via the HomeKit protocol, which does not rely on Nanoleaf's servers. This local control remains unaffected regardless of whether cloud integrations are set up or used. Notably, these DNS requests occur even when automatic firmware updates are disabled.

	In response to a customer inquiry, Nanoleaf stated that the frequent communication (occurring every few seconds) is for "communicating with our cloud for various functionalities, including firmware upgrades and integration with third-party services such as {{Wplink\|Google Assistant}} and {{Wplink\|Amazon Alexa\|Alexa}}.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/homecalls</ref>		In response to a customer inquiry, Nanoleaf stated that the frequent communication (occurring every few seconds) is for "communicating with our cloud for various functionalities, including firmware upgrades and integration with third-party services such as {{Wplink\|Google Assistant}} and {{Wplink\|Amazon Alexa\|Alexa}}.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/homecalls ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250708203103/https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/homecalls Archived])</ref>

	Following public scrutiny, Nanoleaf released a firmware update (version 5.2.1)<ref>https://helpdesk.nanoleaf.me/en-US/light-panels-firmware-release-notes-15633</ref> for the original Nanoleaf Aurora panels, which were discontinued two years prior. This update appears to disable the data collection behavior, however it remains unconfirmed whether newer, currently sold models have also had this telemetry removed.		Following public scrutiny, Nanoleaf released a firmware update (version 5.2.1)<ref>https://helpdesk.nanoleaf.me/en-US/light-panels-firmware-release-notes-15633 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250419175710/https://helpdesk.nanoleaf.me/en-US/light-panels-firmware-release-notes-15633 Archived])</ref> for the original Nanoleaf Aurora panels, which were discontinued two years prior. This update appears to disable the data collection behavior, however it remains unconfirmed whether newer, currently sold models have also had this telemetry removed.

	==See also==		==See also==

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	{{~~InfoboxCompany~~		\|Description=Canadian electronics company specialized in LED lighting.
	\| ~~Name~~ = ~~Nanoleaf~~		\|Founded=2012
	~~\| Type = Private~~		\|Industry=Electronics
	\| Founded = 2012		\|Logo=Nanoleaf logo.png
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	\| ~~Official~~ Website = https://nanoleaf.me/		\|Type=Private
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	{{Wplink\|Nanoleaf\|'''Nanoleaf'''}} is a company that specializes in {{Wplink\|Light-emitting diode\|LED}} lighting. It was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref>		{{Wplink\|Nanoleaf\|'''Nanoleaf'''}} is a company that specializes in {{Wplink\|Light-emitting diode\|LED}} lighting. It was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref>

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	{{Wplink\|Nanoleaf\|'''Nanoleaf'''}} is a company that specializes in {{Wplink\|Light-emitting diode\|LED}} lighting. It was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref>		{{Wplink\|Nanoleaf\|'''Nanoleaf'''}} is a company that specializes in {{Wplink\|Light-emitting diode\|LED}} lighting. It was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref>

	==~~Anti-consumer practices~~==		==Consumer impact summary==
	===GPL violation===		===GPL violation===
	Nanoleaf is using GPL-licensed software in its smart home products, which are based on [https://openwrt.org/ OpenWrt]. However, the company is not complying with the terms of the {{Wplink\|GNU General Public License}} (GPL)<ref>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html</ref> by failing to contribute back the modified source code or allowing users to run their own software on the hardware.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748</ref>		Nanoleaf is using GPL-licensed software in its smart home products, which are based on [https://openwrt.org/ OpenWrt]. However, the company is not complying with the terms of the {{Wplink\|GNU General Public License}} (GPL)<ref>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html</ref> by failing to contribute back the modified source code or allowing users to run their own software on the hardware.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748</ref>

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	{{Wplink\|Nanoleaf\|'''Nanoleaf'''}} is a company that specializes in {{Wplink\|Light-emitting diode\|LED}} lighting. It was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref> ~~Nanoleaf products are highly popular with many YouTubers using them in their backdrop.{{Citation needed}}~~		{{Wplink\|Nanoleaf\|'''Nanoleaf'''}} is a company that specializes in {{Wplink\|Light-emitting diode\|LED}} lighting. It was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref>

	==Anti-consumer practices==		==Anti-consumer practices==

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	~~[[wikipedia:~~Nanoleaf\|'''Nanoleaf''']] is a company that specializes in LED lighting~~, it~~ was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with Kickstarter funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref> Nanoleaf products are highly popular with many YouTubers using them in their backdrop.		{{Wplink\|Nanoleaf\|'''Nanoleaf'''}} is a company that specializes in {{Wplink\|Light-emitting diode\|LED}} lighting. It was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref> Nanoleaf products are highly popular with many YouTubers using them in their backdrop.{{Citation needed}}

	==Anti-consumer practices==		==Anti-consumer practices==

	===GPL violation===		===GPL violation===
	Nanoleaf is using ~~'''~~GPL-licensed software~~'''~~ in its smart home products, which are based on ~~'''~~[https://openwrt.org/ OpenWrt]~~'''~~. However, the company is not complying with the terms of the ~~'''~~GNU General Public License (GPL)~~'''~~<ref>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html</ref> by failing to contribute back the modified source code or allowing users to run their own software on the hardware.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748</ref>		Nanoleaf is using GPL-licensed software in its smart home products, which are based on [https://openwrt.org/ OpenWrt]. However, the company is not complying with the terms of the {{Wplink\|GNU General Public License}} (GPL)<ref>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html</ref> by failing to contribute back the modified source code or allowing users to run their own software on the hardware.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748</ref>

	===Aggressive data collection===		===Aggressive data collection===
	Nanoleaf devices collect information about the network environment they are connected to and transmit this data to the manufacturer. This data collection is not disclosed during the device setup process. Since the device maintains a constant network connection via Wi-Fi, it operates continuously and sends metrics aggressively. This behavior was highlighted by members of the ~~'''~~Pi-Hole community~~'''~~, who observed that Nanoleaf devices were among the top consumers of DNS traffic on their networks.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m35bv5/collectornanoleafme_top_talker_on_network/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m8g50y/my_4_aurora_are_creating_a_total_of_137000_dns/</ref> For example, a single ~~'''~~Nanoleaf bridge~~'''~~ was found to generate ~~'''~~100,000 to 300,000 DNS requests per day~~'''~~, attempting to reach endpoints such as:		Nanoleaf devices collect information about the network environment they are connected to and transmit this data to the manufacturer. This data collection is not disclosed during the device setup process. Since the device maintains a constant network connection via {{Wplink\|Wi-Fi}}, it operates continuously and sends metrics aggressively. This behavior was highlighted by members of the {{Wplink\|Pi-Hole}} community, who observed that Nanoleaf devices were among the top consumers of {{Wplink\|Domain Name System\|DNS}} traffic on their networks.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m35bv5/collectornanoleafme_top_talker_on_network/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m8g50y/my_4_aurora_are_creating_a_total_of_137000_dns/</ref> For example, a single Nanoleaf bridge was found to generate 100,000 to 300,000 DNS requests per day, attempting to reach endpoints such as:

	*'''collector.nanoleaf.com'''
	*'''apollo.nanoleaf.com'''
	*'''iaso.nanoleaf.com'''

	~~This traffic persists even when users configure their light panels to operate in '''LAN mode'''~~. Additionally, completely disconnecting the light panels from the internet does not hinder their functionality, as control is managed locally via the '''HomeKit protocol''', which does not rely on Nanoleaf's servers. ~~This local control remains unaffected regardless of whether cloud integrations are set up or used~~. ~~Notably, these DNS requests occur even when '''automatic firmware updates''' are disabled~~.		*collector.nanoleaf.com
			*apollo.nanoleaf.com
			*iaso.nanoleaf.com

	~~In response~~ to ~~a customer inquiry~~, ~~Nanoleaf stated that~~ the ~~frequent communication (occurring every few seconds)~~ is ~~for '''<nowiki/>'communicating with our [~~Nanoleaf's] cloud ~~for various functionalities~~, ~~including~~ firmware ~~upgrades and integration with third-party services such as Google Assistant and Alexa.''''<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf~~.~~me/forum/community-support/homecalls</ref>~~		This traffic persists even when users configure their light panels to operate in {{Wplink\|Local area network\|LAN}} mode. Additionally, completely disconnecting the light panels from the internet does not hinder their functionality, as control is managed locally via the HomeKit protocol, which does not rely on Nanoleaf's servers. This local control remains unaffected regardless of whether cloud integrations are set up or used. Notably, these DNS requests occur even when automatic firmware updates are disabled.

	~~Following public scrutiny~~, Nanoleaf ~~released a~~ firmware ~~update ('''version 5.2~~.~~1''')~~<ref>https://~~helpdesk~~.nanoleaf.me/en-US/~~light-panels-firmware-release-notes-15633~~</ref> for the original '''Nanoleaf Aurora panels''', which were discontinued two years prior. This update appears to disable the data collection behavior. However, it remains unconfirmed whether newer, currently sold models have also had this telemetry removed.		In response to a customer inquiry, Nanoleaf stated that the frequent communication (occurring every few seconds) is for "communicating with our cloud for various functionalities, including firmware upgrades and integration with third-party services such as {{Wplink\|Google Assistant}} and {{Wplink\|Amazon Alexa\|Alexa}}.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/homecalls</ref>

	~~===See~~ also~~===~~		Following public scrutiny, Nanoleaf released a firmware update (version 5.2.1)<ref>https://helpdesk.nanoleaf.me/en-US/light-panels-firmware-release-notes-15633</ref> for the original Nanoleaf Aurora panels, which were discontinued two years prior. This update appears to disable the data collection behavior, however it remains unconfirmed whether newer, currently sold models have also had this telemetry removed.

			==See also==
	*[https://nanoleaf.me/en-EU/about-us/privacy-policy/#introduction Nanoleaf Privacy Policy]		*[https://nanoleaf.me/en-EU/about-us/privacy-policy/#introduction Nanoleaf Privacy Policy]

	==References==		==References==
			{{Reflist}}

	~~<references />~~
	[[Category:Nanoleaf]]		[[Category:Nanoleaf]]

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	[[wikipedia:Nanoleaf\|Nanoleaf]] is a company that specializes in LED lighting, it was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with Kickstarter funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref> Nanoleaf products are highly popular with many YouTubers using them in their backdrop.		[[wikipedia:Nanoleaf\|'''Nanoleaf''']] is a company that specializes in LED lighting, it was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with Kickstarter funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref> Nanoleaf products are highly popular with many YouTubers using them in their backdrop.

	==Anti-consumer practices==		==Anti-consumer practices==

	=== GPL violation ===		===GPL violation===
	Nanoleaf is using '''GPL-licensed software''' in its smart home products, which are based on '''[https://openwrt.org/ OpenWrt]'''. However, the company is not complying with the terms of the '''GNU General Public License (GPL)'''<ref>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html</ref> by failing to contribute back the modified source code or allowing users to run their own software on the hardware.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748</ref>		Nanoleaf is using '''GPL-licensed software''' in its smart home products, which are based on '''[https://openwrt.org/ OpenWrt]'''. However, the company is not complying with the terms of the '''GNU General Public License (GPL)'''<ref>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html</ref> by failing to contribute back the modified source code or allowing users to run their own software on the hardware.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748</ref>

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	Nanoleaf devices collect information about the network environment they are connected to and transmit this data to the manufacturer. This data collection is not disclosed during the device setup process. Since the device maintains a constant network connection via Wi-Fi, it operates continuously and sends metrics aggressively. This behavior was highlighted by members of the '''Pi-Hole community''', who observed that Nanoleaf devices were among the top consumers of DNS traffic on their networks.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m35bv5/collectornanoleafme_top_talker_on_network/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m8g50y/my_4_aurora_are_creating_a_total_of_137000_dns/</ref> For example, a single '''Nanoleaf bridge''' was found to generate '''100,000 to 300,000 DNS requests per day''', attempting to reach endpoints such as:		Nanoleaf devices collect information about the network environment they are connected to and transmit this data to the manufacturer. This data collection is not disclosed during the device setup process. Since the device maintains a constant network connection via Wi-Fi, it operates continuously and sends metrics aggressively. This behavior was highlighted by members of the '''Pi-Hole community''', who observed that Nanoleaf devices were among the top consumers of DNS traffic on their networks.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m35bv5/collectornanoleafme_top_talker_on_network/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m8g50y/my_4_aurora_are_creating_a_total_of_137000_dns/</ref> For example, a single '''Nanoleaf bridge''' was found to generate '''100,000 to 300,000 DNS requests per day''', attempting to reach endpoints such as:

	* '''collector.nanoleaf.com'''		*'''collector.nanoleaf.com'''
	* '''apollo.nanoleaf.com'''		*'''apollo.nanoleaf.com'''
	* '''iaso.nanoleaf.com'''		*'''iaso.nanoleaf.com'''

	This traffic persists even when users configure their light panels to operate in '''LAN mode'''. Additionally, completely disconnecting the light panels from the internet does not hinder their functionality, as control is managed locally via the '''HomeKit protocol''', which does not rely on Nanoleaf's servers. This local control remains unaffected regardless of whether cloud integrations are set up or used. Notably, these DNS requests occur even when '''automatic firmware updates''' are disabled.		This traffic persists even when users configure their light panels to operate in '''LAN mode'''. Additionally, completely disconnecting the light panels from the internet does not hinder their functionality, as control is managed locally via the '''HomeKit protocol''', which does not rely on Nanoleaf's servers. This local control remains unaffected regardless of whether cloud integrations are set up or used. Notably, these DNS requests occur even when '''automatic firmware updates''' are disabled.
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	Following public scrutiny, Nanoleaf released a firmware update ('''version 5.2.1''')<ref>https://helpdesk.nanoleaf.me/en-US/light-panels-firmware-release-notes-15633</ref> for the original '''Nanoleaf Aurora panels''', which were discontinued two years prior. This update appears to disable the data collection behavior. However, it remains unconfirmed whether newer, currently sold models have also had this telemetry removed.		Following public scrutiny, Nanoleaf released a firmware update ('''version 5.2.1''')<ref>https://helpdesk.nanoleaf.me/en-US/light-panels-firmware-release-notes-15633</ref> for the original '''Nanoleaf Aurora panels''', which were discontinued two years prior. This update appears to disable the data collection behavior. However, it remains unconfirmed whether newer, currently sold models have also had this telemetry removed.

	=== See also ===		===See also===

	* [https://nanoleaf.me/en-EU/about-us/privacy-policy/#introduction Nanoleaf Privacy Policy]		*[https://nanoleaf.me/en-EU/about-us/privacy-policy/#introduction Nanoleaf Privacy Policy]

	==References==		==References==

	<references />		<references />
	[[Category:~~Electronics companies]]~~		[[Category:Nanoleaf]]
	~~[[Category:Data Collection~~]]

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	Nanoleaf is a company that specializes in LED lighting, it was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with Kickstarter funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref> Nanoleaf products are highly popular with many YouTubers using them in their backdrop.

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	~~==Anti-consumer practices==~~		[[wikipedia:Nanoleaf\|Nanoleaf]] is a company that specializes in LED lighting, it was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with Kickstarter funding.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/</ref> Nanoleaf products are highly popular with many YouTubers using them in their backdrop.
	Nanoleaf is ~~using GPL software~~ in ~~their smart home~~ products ~~based on OpenWrt and do not contribute back the GPL source code, or allow users to run their own software on their hardware~~.<ref>https://~~forum~~.~~nanoleaf~~.me/~~forum~~/~~community~~-~~support/usage~~-of-~~openwrt~~-~~and~~-~~its~~-~~copyright~~-~~license</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf~~-~~light~~-~~panels~~/~~81748~~</ref>

	=== ~~Additional stub information~~ ===		==Anti-consumer practices==
	Nanoleaf devices collect information about the network environment they are in and submit this data to the manufacturer. This is never disclosed upon setting up the device and since the device has its own network connection via WiFi, it will stay on all the time and very aggressively send metrics. This was noted by many members of the Pi-Hole community because their nanoleaf devices would be the top consumers of DNS traffic on their network with one Nanoleaf bridge creating 100,000-300,000 DNS requests per day, attempting to reach endpoints like:

	* collector.nanoleaf.~~com~~		=== GPL violation ===
	* apollo.~~nanoleaf~~.com		Nanoleaf is using '''GPL-licensed software''' in its smart home products, which are based on '''[https://openwrt.org/ OpenWrt]'''. However, the company is not complying with the terms of the '''GNU General Public License (GPL)'''<ref>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html</ref> by failing to contribute back the modified source code or allowing users to run their own software on the hardware.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748</ref>
	* iaso.nanoleaf~~.com~~

	~~This traffic does not cease when~~ the ~~user configures their light panels~~ to ~~operate in LAN mode~~. ~~Offlining the light panels entirely does~~ not ~~impede~~ the ~~operation of~~ the device ~~in any way~~, ~~since control is done locally via~~ the ~~network over~~ the ~~HomeKit protocol, which does not go through Nanoleafs servers and it also does not depend~~ on ~~whether the user has set up or uses cloud integrations~~. ~~Furthermore~~, ~~these~~ requests ~~are made regardless of whether automatic firmware updates are enabled or not.~~		===Aggressive data collection===
			Nanoleaf devices collect information about the network environment they are connected to and transmit this data to the manufacturer. This data collection is not disclosed during the device setup process. Since the device maintains a constant network connection via Wi-Fi, it operates continuously and sends metrics aggressively. This behavior was highlighted by members of the '''Pi-Hole community''', who observed that Nanoleaf devices were among the top consumers of DNS traffic on their networks.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m35bv5/collectornanoleafme_top_talker_on_network/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m8g50y/my_4_aurora_are_creating_a_total_of_137000_dns/</ref> For example, a single '''Nanoleaf bridge''' was found to generate '''100,000 to 300,000 DNS requests per day''', attempting to reach endpoints such as:

	~~Nanoleaf have responded to an inquiry by a customer saying that the communication that takes place every few seconds is for "communicating to our [Nanoleaf~~'~~s] cloud for various functionalities including firmware upgrade, integrating with third party services such as Google Assistant, Alexa etc~~."		* '''collector.nanoleaf.com'''
			* '''apollo.nanoleaf.com'''
			* '''iaso.nanoleaf.com'''

	~~Nanoleaf have since issued a firmware update seemingly disabling this data collection~~ as ~~of firmware update 5.2.1 for~~ the ~~original~~ Nanoleaf ~~Aurora panels after they were discontinued for two years~~. ~~It is unconfirmed~~ whether ~~newer~~, ~~currently sold models also had this telemetry removed~~.		This traffic persists even when users configure their light panels to operate in '''LAN mode'''. Additionally, completely disconnecting the light panels from the internet does not hinder their functionality, as control is managed locally via the '''HomeKit protocol''', which does not rely on Nanoleaf's servers. This local control remains unaffected regardless of whether cloud integrations are set up or used. Notably, these DNS requests occur even when '''automatic firmware updates''' are disabled.

	https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/homecalls		In response to a customer inquiry, Nanoleaf stated that the frequent communication (occurring every few seconds) is for '''<nowiki/>'communicating with our [Nanoleaf's] cloud for various functionalities, including firmware upgrades and integration with third-party services such as Google Assistant and Alexa.''''<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/homecalls</ref>

	https://~~www~~.~~reddit~~.~~com~~/r/Nanoleaf~~/comments/m35bv5/collectornanoleafme_top_talker_on_network/~~		Following public scrutiny, Nanoleaf released a firmware update ('''version 5.2.1''')<ref>https://helpdesk.nanoleaf.me/en-US/light-panels-firmware-release-notes-15633</ref> for the original '''Nanoleaf Aurora panels''', which were discontinued two years prior. This update appears to disable the data collection behavior. However, it remains unconfirmed whether newer, currently sold models have also had this telemetry removed.

	~~https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/m8g50y/my_4_aurora_are_creating_a_total_of_137000_dns/~~		=== See also ===

	https://nanoleaf.me/en-EU/about-us/privacy-policy/		* [https://nanoleaf.me/en-EU/about-us/privacy-policy/#introduction Nanoleaf Privacy Policy]

	==References==		==References==

	<references />		<references />
			[[Category:Electronics companies]]
			[[Category:Data Collection]]

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 Nanoleaf is using GPL software in their smart home products based on OpenWrt and do not contribute back the GPL source code, or allow users to run their own software on their hardware.<ref>https://forum.nanoleaf.me/forum/community-support/usage-of-openwrt-and-its-copyright-license</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Nanoleaf/comments/mbhudb/nanoleaf_aurora_run_linux_openwrt_and_nanoleaf_is/</ref><ref>https://forum.openwrt.org/t/nanoleaf-light-panels/81748</ref>
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