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It seems reasonable to not be able to control a local device from your local network without calling home to Google first?

• ssully 6y ago
  This isn't a defense, but Nest products worked this way before Google bought them. A lot of smart home stuff works this way, I am guessing because it's easier to setup, manage and troubleshoot. Unfortunately it makes buying this stuff a pain because you have to research who owns what and what kind of control you have.
  • niklasd 6y ago
    I just buyed an air cleaner, and amongst other I looked at the one by Xioami. To operate, requires you to install an app which tracks you locations and sends it to Xiaomi servers. This really troubled me. I ended up buying one which can be operated without an app, which there seems to be fewer and fewer.
    • fomine3 6y ago
      Xiaomi is connected-oriented brand. Choosing from other brands is better to avoid connectivity.