• @[email protected]
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    371 year ago

    No it couldn’t. My washing machine cant connect to my network! I can’t think of a valid reason why I would even want that.

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      1 year ago

      I tried it with our dish washer, just to see what it’s about. Turns out it’s all about nothing. It’s absolutely void of any useful functionality.

    • loobkoob
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      81 year ago

      Yeah, I don’t get it. I guess I can see the appeal of some “Internet Of Things” connected appliances, like smart fridges suggesting recipes and keeping track of stock and auto-populating shopping lists for you. I don’t need that personally, but I can see why it could appeal to some people.

      But things like washing machines and dishwashers? You need to be there in person to fill them up just before they’re ready to go on, and to empty them when they’re done. And when they’re not turned on, they’re sat there doing nothing. What “smart” functions can they even offer?

      • @[email protected]
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        11 year ago

        I guess I can see the appeal of some “Internet Of Things”

        IoT, where the “S” stands for security…

    • Jeena
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      81 year ago

      I can think of a very valid reason. I very often forget that I ran the washing machine, I’m already investigating how to send a notification to my phone or computer after it is done. Right now I am checking how much electricity it consumes and when it stops doing it. But a API would be nicer.

    • AggressivelyPassive
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      41 year ago

      Because it’s advertised. That’s why.

      A remarkable (and actually concerning) percentage of people completely lack the critical thinking skills to question whether that’s a good idea. The box says it has WiFi, WiFi is good, so I connect it to WiFi. Simple as that.