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| Wilksey:
@woody, that is fine if you control the entire system, my original point was that everything these days seems to be IoT enabled but most do not tell you what it is they are enabling, I see some uses for it, as I say it is probably a god send for some disabled folk gives them a bit more independence, it seems to be anything can receive the IoT badge and some people think it is 10 x better. What's next? An IoT enabled shitter that tells your boss how long you've spent on the toilet that day, he can run monthly reports on your toilet habits. |
| woody:
Yep, IoT is completely usurped by marketing departments. No idea what it is, but we got to have it. And to know how long we're on the bog our bosses probably use the surveillance device we all carry voluntarily :( |
| rstofer:
I'm guessing that this sprinkler timer qualifies as IoT: https://www.orbitonline.com/products/b-hyve-smart-indoor-outdoor-irrigation-controller It has all kinds of features that are reachable over my WiFi and there is an app for iPhone and Android. Best case is to use my iPad. So, what's the big deal? The controller deals with things like weather. It calls either the mothership or some weather site and decides whether to postpone sprinkling for projected rain or freezing. This is a really big deal because it is just stupid to waste well water sprinkling in a rain storm. The absolute last thing I would think of during the day is deciding to shut down the sprinklers for the following day or two. Out working on sprinkler repair? Bring the iPad to test zones while doing the work. It beats shouting and I almost never carry my cellphone. Or, maybe I'm working alone and don't look forward to walking 100 yards or more to get to the timer. Even then, I can't really see what is happening. Yes, it really does make my life easier and, in my view, is what IoT should be about. True, articulable, convenience. |
| tggzzz:
--- Quote from: MikeK on December 14, 2022, 11:49:00 am --- --- Quote from: tom66 on December 14, 2022, 09:21:51 am ---Like literally, they take a single fee for one device when manufactured to access Tuya cloud (less than a dollar from my understanding) and this then grants lifetime access for these functions. --- End quote --- And most people should be aware by now that "lifetime" promises are meaningless. --- End quote --- Accurate - but only useful if the life being timed is specified. |
| tooki:
--- Quote from: xrunner on December 14, 2022, 02:01:37 am ---Just bought a new washer & dryer to be delivered next week (LG). The washer has a WiFi capability (but I didn't buy it for that ...). I think I can start the washer when I'm out of the house, maybe if I forgot ... have I ever forgot to start my load of clothes? :-DD --- End quote --- A friend of mine has Wi-Fi enabled appliances. For everyday use, it’s silly to use an app to choose a wash cycle, for example. But admittedly, for the really oddball items, the app has a decent wizard that guides you through choosing the right cycle for it, and then just sends it right to the machine. IMHO, the one truly useful feature of the Wi-Fi connectivity is push notifications when the machine is done. My friend has his laundry machines in the basement, and the notifications mean not having to worry about not hearing the beep, or having to go up and down to check. |
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