What happened to chumby?

In 2012, Chumby ceased operation and was liquidated, with the assets being purchased by Duane Maxwell, the former Chief Technology Officer of Chumby Industries, who formed Blue Octy, LLC. The server needed to keep the devices running were kept online as a full service by Blue Octy.

How do I install chumby on Sony Dash?

make sure your device is off, and plug in the dongle. You will see the Sony logo appear on the screen, and the blue dots as before. Once the last dot has gone by, you should get a “Welcome to chumby!” screen.. press “Install chumby”.

How much is chumby subscription?

With a $3 monthly subscription, you now can have access to a selection of over 1,000 apps for your chumby and Insignia devices.

Does Sony Dash still work?

In April 2017, Sony announced that it “will no longer support dash devices and functionality will terminate” as of July 2017.

Where can I find source code for Chumby?

To view the licenses on the chumby device, access the control panel and then tap Settings > Chumby Info > Software Licenses The GPL and LGPL source code contained in this product is available as a free download from: http://files.chumby.com/source

How much does it cost to use Chumby?

Blue Octy, LLC relaunched the full Chumby service on July 1, 2014 as a paid subscription service, currently charging US$3 per month. An open source firmware is available for free that allows existing devices some of the functionality of the paid service at no cost. Devices without a subscription still receive the Space Clock widget.

When did the Chumby app go offline?

Dedicated fans managed to keep the service running for a period following the company’s demise, but on 20 February 2013 Chumby shut down its servers, leaving users with a simple clock that shows time, calendar, and date. A brief message appears on the Chumby Web site, explaining the suspension of service.

How to install Chumby on a Sony Dash?

Unbrick your Sony dash! Details here. Info on how to install chumby onto your Sony dash here. To view the licenses on the chumby device, access the control panel and then tap Settings > Chumby Info > Software Licenses The GPL and LGPL source code contained in this product is available as a free download from: http://files.chumby.com/source