Again, I think people are kind of missing the point to the article. It’s not so much the smart features per say that are built into these appliances, but rather the support and lifespan one can reasonably expect from them.
I think smart fridges are dumb, but different strokes for different folks. Some people may want to geek out on that sort of stuff. It’s where you want to convince me to pay a super-premium for something where those particular features may be outdated faster than you can say spoiled milk. Not to mention the security risks and whatever else is coming down the road. Dropping a couple of hundred bucks on a thermostat or connected security camera isn’t the same as a fridge, dishwasher or whatever that may cost you what you’d pay for a used car in some instances. Cristóbal From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 4:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Smart appliances. Well, I would never presume to tell someone else what features they can and can't find convenient. I'd also never assume that only the features I appreciate are the only features anyone else can enjoy. I'd never call someone lazy because they take advantage of a feature that isn't important to me. I'm perfectly happy with choice and letting people choose and pay for the features they want. I'd let the market place decide what customers want and don't want and wouldn't leave it up to one or two people who think they know what's best for everyone. I don't have an InstantPot, but I don't call someone lazy because they find it easier to use an app then the controls on a pressure cooker. I personally don't have a big need to control my lights from an app, but I don't criticize those who do. I no longer consider myself lazy because I use a remote to control my TV and home theater system even though I could walk up to my TV and receiver and control everything from there. I do think it would be nice to control my thermostat from an app or a smart speaker, as well as monitor the progress of my clothes, and if people want to call me lazy for doing that then I think that says more about them then it does about my laziness. On 1/24/19 5:42 AM, Jenny Bomareto wrote: I totally agree with Mary and other people that don’t have these smart appliances. It’s making you lazy when you aren’t doing like you did things back in the day. It’s not going to hurt you to get off your rear and do the stuff that need to be done. Everybody needs exercise. Matt and I don’t have these smart appliances where the echo has to be used in order for the appliances to perform. Both of us do our daily tasks just fine. Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. 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