The _service_ is in Beta, but they are still selling a product to consumers, which means they are expected to follow normal engineering practies. This type of mistake is simply failing to meet best practices. I think it is roughly the hardware equivalent of using 3DES encryption, storing passwords in plain text, or allowing SQL injection. When you sell a device to consumers one of the considerations you have to consider is the operating range of that device especially if that device is used outdoors. Operating ranges are somewhat standardized, and most components will specify their operating range in the datasheet precisely because this is one of those fundamental considerations (like power requirements).

Examples: [1] The least stringent automotive standard I could find (AEC-Q100 grade 3) expects components to operate from -40°C (-40°F) - 85°C (185°F). [2] A pretty basic article on designing outdoor products suggests at least -20°C(-4°F) - 70°C (158°F).

This is a standard part of the design flow precisely so that you don't make a mistake as monumental as shipping an outdoor device that can't withstand the weather at the location you shipped it to.

[1] https://community.cypress.com/t5/Knowledge-Base-Articles/Mea... [2] https://suntsu.com/2017/09/15/the-great-outdoors-designing-p...