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Ask HN: Why Connected Home Appliances?

2•ripe•1h ago
Asking for a magazine writer for a feature story about "IoT" connected home appliances. The primary question behind this feature is: “I have to now use an app to operate my washing machine. Why?!”

The feature explores why this is happening, what technology is behind that, and how this trend (?) might evolve as consumers increasingly complain about app overwhelm.

Any pointers to details on how these systems work would be welcome. If you have worked on any of the underlying software, the writer would love to interview you or communicate via email. They have given me some questions they are hoping to answer (see first comment below). Thanks!

Comments

uberman•1h ago
Noone wants to use an app to control thier stuff. At least that I can think of. However, we got a new washer and dryer a while back and settings I want like sports are locked behind registration and the app.
andrei_says_•46m ago
What sporty thing can a washer and drier do?
al_borland•35m ago
Even having the option for an app would be a no-buy for me. That’s an anti-feature.

If people keep buying them, companies will keep pushing them and then claim they make up a high percentage of sales and frame it as customer demand.

Consumers need to actively reject these things.

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