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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. cesarb · 1790172862 · focus · HN ↗

      I can imagine one good use: plotting graphs of inner temperature, configured set point, motor on/off status, door open/closed status, and power consumption. But that use case does not require having control of the fridge compressor...

      1. quickthrowman · 1790174620 · focus · HN ↗

         I’d just throw an analog min/max thermometer in there and investigate if the max temp goes above 40F, sounds a lot easier than adding a temp probe and door switch to a residential refrigerator.

         1. tocs3 · 1790180090 · focus · HN ↗

            There is already a door switch in all the refrigerators I have used. It controls the light (at least I think it does, I have never seen the light go off:)

            1. tosti · 1790182344 · focus · HN ↗

               Close the door very slowly. If you do it right, you'll see the light turn off.

               Or, y'know, press the switch yourself.

            2. quickthrowman · 1790195116 · focus · HN ↗

               Oh yeah, I forgot about the built in door switch, good call XD
      2. tocs3 · 1790179982 · focus · HN ↗

         If there is a door open sensor there should be a close door function.
      3. bluGill · 1790181160 · focus · HN ↗

         If the temperature goes out of acceptable range than then it is defective. The only people who need that plot are the lawyers for the class action lawsuit for a defective appliance.

         There are scientific reasons to need the plot, but that is not normal and they likely need a special fridge with tighter controls or something anyway.

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