On 21-01-2024 i created the self-hosted option as a extra solution next to the hosted service i provided.
The snapshot was always a experimental solution (and still is) because Homey is not powerful enough to process streams. I can’t provide a reliable solution, current and the previous.
Next to that it took a lot of support form my side to help out with the snapshots as
it’s really a black box. That makes it almost impossible help users who are facing issues with snapshots. Currently the snapshots are far more reliable (yes I saw what you said) and I don’t get that much support questions anymore.
I understand you would like to see it differently, but for me it would be a real drawback to add this again.
PS: Some context on why I’m hesitant to bring back the (self-)hosted snapshot feature:
In the background, I’ve been working on a new Eufy app for several months. Progress has been slow, and it’s still uncertain whether I’ll be able to get it fully working.
Eufy is moving entirely to their new 5-in-1 app, and as a result, I’m currently spending all of my available Homey development time on adapting to those changes. Sooner or later, the current integration will stop working.
Because of that, support for new devices cannot be added at the moment, and advanced power-user features such as self-hosted snapshots are unlikely to return. Given the uncertainty around the future of the current integration, I don’t think it would be a good use of the limited development time available.
Unfortunately, I don’t see a bright long-term future for the current app in its present form.
(Athom is aware of the situation.)
