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[–] makunamatata@discuss.tchncs.de 14 points 9 months ago (10 children)

Bought “smart” LG fridge, range and dishwasher a couple of years ago and never connected any of them, they function like they are supposed to, refrigerate, heat food and clean dirty dishes. No need to connect.

Fridge manual explained something like “in case of peak energy consumption your smart energy company can send a signal to your fridge to not use power”. What the heck do I need that for? To find spoiled food and mold growing in the fridge later on?

Why does one need to connect a range to WiFi?

[–] Tbird83ii@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Because now manufacturers are tying the last year of their warranty to having the devices connected to their stupid information harvesting apps.

[–] makunamatata@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 9 months ago

Ugh! Now that you say that we are probably not far away from WiFi enabled ranges being a feature… that WHEN enabled will allow you to:

  • Cook uninterrupted or at any time of that day
  • Get discounted prices on gas
  • Get discounts on home/renters insurance
  • Receive discounts on range/oven cleaners
  • Enable the back burners
  • Enable broiling capability
  • Allow in oven light to be turned on and off
  • Claim warranties (as you suggested)
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