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[-] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 41 points 2 months ago

Don't buy "smart" cloud-connected appliances, ever. Even if they don't start trying to charge for shit like this, eventually the service will go offline breaking the product. (should we call this forced obselescence, somewhat different from planned obsolescence?)

We need more buyer demand for "dumb" appliances. Vote with your wallet.

[-] B0rax@feddit.org 9 points 2 months ago

I am all for smart appliances, as long as they are local and work with things like home assistant

[-] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 2 points 2 months ago

But see, then the manufacturer can't charge you a monthly rent to use the product you already bought.

Absolutely it's great if local connectivity is an option, there just isn't really an incentive for manufacturers to prioritize that.

[-] AnarchoSnowPlow@midwest.social 9 points 2 months ago

I've still got my old Anova, Bluetooth one. I don't even use the app ever, I can set it up with the wheel and buttons. Still works great after like 5+ years. That said, I won't be recommending them to anyone going forward.

[-] PaulieDied@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

On top of that they spy on you and sell your data

[-] njordomir@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

I like it. I'm going to start calling it that now. Why are we tiptoing around their corporate feelings? They forcing these things to become obsolete in contravention of what is best for the consumer.

[-] cymbal_king@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Agreed! This is just the beginning, I'm convinced this was the plan all along for most smart devices. I will make an exception for products that can be conveniently operated when an account/app is optional at least.

[-] a4ng3l@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Or make sure you can hook it to something like home assistant without reliance on cloud…

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