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== | {{InfoboxCompany | ||
| Name = EcoFlow | |||
| Type = Private | |||
| Founded = 2017 | |||
| Industry = Portable solar generators, portable power stations | |||
| Official Website = https://ecoflow.com | |||
| Logo = QuestionMark.svg | |||
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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. | |||
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. | |||
This creates inherent privacy risks and raises concerns about data collection and unwanted telemetry by the manufacturer. It also poses a problem for their customers who may go off-grid for extended periods of time with no data connection available. | |||
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 |