I don't have any problems with devices being connected to the internet, per se. Some issues may arise for devices with sensors like cameras that could be abused

I don't have any problems with devices being connected to the internet, per se. Some issues may arise for devices with sensors like cameras that could be abused. I have 3 robot vacuums (one is technically a mop). Two are internet connected, one is not. The two internet connected ones are kept up-to-date and get new capabilities from time to time. And one of these is also accessible from the local network too. This is great. At least I know that, should the company decide to support the product, I'll retain some of the capabilities. Which is something that happened to my Pebble. The community did step in and provide some missing functionality, but it wasn't a seamless transition. The biggest issue is the amount of e-waste we are creating by having - otherwise perfectly functional devices - being thrown away because their command and control servers were shutdown. There should be some mandate that companies are required to support the internet connected product for X number of years, just like cars. If they go out of business they should be required to release the control software.