• B0rax@feddit.org
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    4 months ago

    I am all for smart appliances, as long as they are local and work with things like home assistant

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      4 months ago

      But see, then the manufacturer can’t charge you a monthly rent to use the product you already bought.

      Absolutely it’s great if local connectivity is an option, there just isn’t really an incentive for manufacturers to prioritize that.