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| Name = EcoFlow Technology Inc. | | Name = EcoFlow Technology Inc. | ||
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[[wikipedia:EcoFlow|'''EcoFlow Technology''']] is a manufacturer of solar-energy storage devices designed for mobile and off-grid use. The company systematically [[Forced app download|requires installation]] of a proprietary, closed-source application on a mobile device to unlock the full functionality of its battery backup products. | [[wikipedia:EcoFlow|'''EcoFlow Technology''']] is a manufacturer of solar-energy storage devices designed for mobile and off-grid use. The company systematically [[Forced app download|requires installation]] of a proprietary, closed-source application on a mobile device to unlock the full functionality of its battery backup products. | ||
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===Reliance on application=== | {{Placeholder box|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable): | ||
* User Freedom | |||
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* Business Model | |||
* Market Control}} | |||
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The application connects to the EcoFlow devices through Bluetooth or over WiFi, but the app cannot be used with the devices without [[Forced account creation|creating an account]] with EcoFlow and periodically connecting to their servers for an authentication token. | The application connects to the EcoFlow devices through Bluetooth or over WiFi, but the app cannot be used with the devices without [[Forced account creation|creating an account]] with EcoFlow and periodically connecting to their servers for an authentication token. | ||
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The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app. | The benefits of its integrated app are displayed prominently in marketing media. The customer only discovers the requirement to create an account after purchasing the product and installing the app. | ||
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