Seems this applies to certain categories of devices [1] and then it's $5/yr for the Basic "Insight" plan (mobile app only) [2] or either $1/mo or $10/yr [3] for the "Premium" one (access via web browser as well and some additional features). First 2 devices are free.
From what I'm reading, it seems like you're required to register some devices or their functionality will be reduced, and then if the device can also be managed through the cloud interface (regardless of whether you actually want to be managing it that way), it will count against the free device limit (as long as you register it under the same account).
However, it also looks like these products were advertised as such from the start. I previously thought that this was forced upon the users through a firmware update.
From what I'm reading, it seems like you're required to register some devices or their functionality will be reduced, and then if the device can also be managed through the cloud interface (regardless of whether you actually want to be managing it that way), it will count against the free device limit (as long as you register it under the same account).
However, it also looks like these products were advertised as such from the start. I previously thought that this was forced upon the users through a firmware update.
1. https://kb.netgear.com/000048452/What-devices-can-I-discover...
2. https://kb.netgear.com/000053256/What-Insight-subscription-p...
3. https://kb.netgear.com/000053255/What-countries-and-currenci...