Well it kind of can. see all the other companies who have done exactly this with no repercussion: Mazda, Chevrolet, Chamberlain, etc. See companies like Eufy and Philips that sell products advertised working within a local intranet only and then change their mind after the fact (in Philips case over a decade after, when some users had invested hundreds or even thousands into the hue ecosystem).
There appears to be no regulation protecting consumers from this abusive behavior. If it does exist it is not enforced whatsoever.
There appears to be no regulation protecting consumers from this abusive behavior. If it does exist it is not enforced whatsoever.