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[-] Mysteriarch@slrpnk.net 40 points 9 months ago

Really goes for almost everything. I don't want my machines and appliances to be 'smart' and 'connected'. I just want them to do the thing I use them for, that's it.

[-] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 9 months ago

Fuck IoT

All my homies hate IoT

The only things that are allowed internet in my house are computers, and phones. (And game systems, if someone brings one over.)

Not our cars, not our dash cams, not our fucking refrigerator.

[-] piotrek416@szmer.info 12 points 9 months ago

IoT itself isn't bad. It's the companies that are using it to spy on you. If IoT is FOSS/Libre it is good.

But I agree that not everything should have internet access especially if it's proprietary.

[-] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 9 months ago

None of my appliances need to be connected to the internet. That’s asinine. (Not directed at you, more “old-man-yells-at-Cloud”)

[-] dudewitbow@lemmy.ml 7 points 9 months ago

I think the distinction is need. I dont like it when its mandatory, but i dont mind that the option is there. E.g some people like preheaing their oven on the drive home(or a warning that something on the stove is on if accodently left on), or in case of the dryer, when its done.

One common one I think is helpful is those who may have forgotton to close their garage. Easy way to check without having to drive back and do so.

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