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1. abroszka33 · 1790171275 · focus · HN ↗

   I'm starting to hate all smart devices. I love my dumb devices that need no updates, internet or subscription. They just work.

   1. jsbisviewtiful · 1790177672 · focus · HN ↗

      There really is a limit to what smart devices a house "needs" vs what is absolutely unnecessary. Fridges, washers, dryers and stoves absolutely do not need to be smart. Smart lights, smart locks, smart garage doors and security systems (if those can be considered smart in this context) are all chill in my opinion, but the rest I simply don't understand the "why" of the product. Smart tvs were a decent idea, but that clearly went to shit quickly and now dumb tvs aren't even available anymore in styles like OLED - which is extremely frustrating.

      1. mahboi · 1790182572 · focus · HN ↗

         I don't want any of those except security. Especially not the updating lightbulbs. Even security has its problems, but at least there's a need for it to be smart.

         1. anal_reactor · 1790210956 · focus · HN ↗

            I have smart lighting and absolutely love it.

            1. I can change the light in the bathroom while sitting in the bathtub.

            2. I can have very nice colorful light synchronized with LEDs is display cabinets

            1. jsbisviewtiful · 1790261447 · focus · HN ↗

               Smart lights are pretty darn nice. Having all exterior lights come on every sunset and turn off every sunrise is stellar - and that's not even getting into the great setup I have indoors.

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