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1. ginko · 1790170380 · focus · HN ↗

   I have yet to understand what the value proposition of an internet-connected refrigerator is.

   1. tocs3 · 1790171105 · focus · HN ↗

      I do not disagree with your sentiment. We have had refrigerators for 100+ years [citation needed] after all. Still there are likely cases where it is useful. Looking in on elderly family members might include picking up things from the grocery store and having a list of staples needed might be an example. There are plenty of ways to deal with this but one might be a connected refrigerator.

      1. Am4TIfIsER0ppos · 1790171791 · focus · HN ↗

         > Looking in on elderly family members might include picking up things from the grocery store and having a list of staples needed might be an example

         You would turn up unannounced with things you think are missing from the fridge surveillance camera? Here's how that should go: Visit old person. Check fridge. Check cupboards. Visit store. Visit old person.

         1. whizzter · 1790171973 · focus · HN ↗

            You jest but having elderly parents tens of miles outside of town it's a timesaver, luckily I can still request photos of things.

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