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"I wanna keep my appliances dumb, thank you."

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  • Doctor PhibesD Online
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    Doctor Phibes
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    #5

    We try to avoid connecting too much - without wanting to sound like a lunatic, sooner or later there's going to be security implications for this stuff, as well as obvious privacy issues.

    I was only joking

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    • CopperC Online
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      Copper
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      #6

      I have my weight/% body fat in a spreadsheet for (almost) every day for over 22 years. It is connected by a pen, post-it notes and the pc keyboard.

      It's not the most efficient system, but I don't have to recharge the batteries and destroy the environment.

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      • Catseye3C Offline
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        Catseye3
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        #7

        Hey, Henry, connect this.

        Geez. When you're a hammer everything looks like a nail. From where I sit, you LG people sound like lunatics. Just lemme wash my damn clothes without the starry-eyed tech explosion, mkay?

        Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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        • Catseye3C Catseye3

          Hey, Henry, connect this.

          Geez. When you're a hammer everything looks like a nail. From where I sit, you LG people sound like lunatics. Just lemme wash my damn clothes without the starry-eyed tech explosion, mkay?

          Doctor PhibesD Online
          Doctor PhibesD Online
          Doctor Phibes
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          #8

          @Catseye3 said in "I wanna keep my appliances dumb, thank you.":

          Hey, Henry, connect this.

          Geez. When you're a hammer everything looks like a nail. From where I sit, you LG people sound like lunatics. Just lemme wash my damn clothes without the starry-eyed tech explosion, mkay?

          We recently bought a swanky new LG TV. The hardware is great, really nice picture quality etc.

          The software sucks ass. Frequent updates required and ‘can’t connect to the internet’ despite the network being right there and nothing else having a problem.

          I was only joking

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          • MikM Away
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            Mik
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            #9

            Get a Roku. I like keeping functional devices separate.

            My Cafe range is Wi-Fi connected. The only benefit is I can start the ovens from my chair. Big whoop. I may disconnect it.

            “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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            • MikM Mik

              Get a Roku. I like keeping functional devices separate.

              My Cafe range is Wi-Fi connected. The only benefit is I can start the ovens from my chair. Big whoop. I may disconnect it.

              Doctor PhibesD Online
              Doctor PhibesD Online
              Doctor Phibes
              wrote on last edited by
              #10

              @Mik said in "I wanna keep my appliances dumb, thank you.":

              Get a Roku. I like keeping functional devices separate.

              We did that with the old tv, but you know, it's supposed to freaking work without one. We don't have cable anymore, so the TV is just used for streaming.

              I was only joking

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              • HoraceH Offline
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                Horace
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                #11

                My irrigation system, thermostats and living room lights are helpfully connected to wifi and phone controls.

                Education is extremely important.

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                • JollyJ Offline
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                  #12

                  I run a Roku on my smart tv.

                  As for appliances, the smarter they are, the more they break and the more expensive they are to fix.

                  “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                  Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                  • RenaudaR Offline
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                    Renauda
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #13

                    We have no appliances or, to my knowledge, gadgets other than our cell phones that qualify as smart. When the time comes to replace them I will try avoid anything that requires an app or WiFi connection.

                    Elbows up!

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                    • RenaudaR Renauda

                      We have no appliances or, to my knowledge, gadgets other than our cell phones that qualify as smart. When the time comes to replace them I will try avoid anything that requires an app or WiFi connection.

                      jon-nycJ Online
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                      jon-nyc
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                      #14

                      @Renauda In my experience, none require it. I think they don’t want to limit their sales to the few that want everything connected.

                      You were warned.

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                      • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                        @Renauda In my experience, none require it. I think they don’t want to limit their sales to the few that want everything connected.

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                        Renauda
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                        #15

                        @jon-nyc

                        That’s reassuring to hear, at least for now.

                        Elbows up!

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                        • 89th8 Offline
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                          Our "smart" appliances include a Washer, Dryer, and Fridge we recently purchased after moving into the house. All are LG. I've hooked them up to WiFi, I'm not really concerned if someone hacks how often I use the washer or open the fridge.

                          That being said, the "smart Fridge" doesn't add much other than being able to monitor filter status, or troubleshoot issues the fridge self-detects. The fridge does determine how often the fridge (or freezer) is used and adjusts power consumption and defrost cycles accordingly to reduce energy used. Certainly not really needed, but also 30 seconds to set up.

                          The "smart washer/dryer" is similar. I can get an alert if a cycle is done, or pause it, if I'm away from the house. And I get metrics for how often cycles are used, and when a self-cleaning cycle is recommended. But like the fridge, isn't really needed but also only about 30 seconds to set up.

                          Ironically, I guess...we do not have a doorbell camera or anything. We prefer, I suppose you could say, the "old school" method of just trusting your neighbors, family, and not being dinged on your phone each time a car or person is in the view of the camera. Of course, when my kid wanders away or a package is stolen, I'll regret not having a camera.

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                            Horace
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                            I love my cameras. I can watch my dogs sleep while I'm away.

                            Education is extremely important.

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