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Like you I would never bring a device like this into my home. The issue is they are becoming normalized and mainstream adoption is growing at an alarming rate.
by johnpython 9y ago
Like you I would never bring a device like this into my home. The issue is they are becoming normalized and mainstream adoption is growing at an alarming rate. What happens when you can't purchase a home appliance without these "features" and it refuses to work without connecting to your wireless network and being able to phone home?
- MrMember 9y agoIt's getting more and more difficult to find a non-"smart" TV, it will be a sad day if the same thing starts happening to other appliances. I don't want to live in a home with a smart fridge, smart toaster, smart oven, smart toilet.
- dv_dt 9y agoYup, and even standalone devices like Roku have "voice search". Which ends up being yet another microphone connected to the internet...
- jbob2000 9y agoYou are not alone. Given enough time, our market for "dumb" appliances will be big enough that the manufacturers won't be able to ignore us.
- turc1656 9y agoYep. Fortunately, though, you can simply refuse to set up the internet connection on your TV. This is what I have done. No wifi password = no outgoing data.
- bhauer 9y agoProbably only a matter of time before devices start leaking data via the cell network. Amazon was able to deliver "free" cell service to Kindles, right?
- chias 9y agoProjectors are still "dumb", so if you have good curtains or typically don't use the TV when it's super bright it can be a great replacement -- I switched from a TV to a projector about 10 years ago and have never looked back :)