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The bottom line is that a lot of these smart devices put more burden on the customer than traditional devices — not less. I don’t remember the last time I had
by twblalock 5y ago
The bottom line is that a lot of these smart devices put more burden on the customer than traditional devices — not less.
I don’t remember the last time I had to fix or upgrade a malfunctioning traditional light switch or doorknob. I just never think about them.
On the other hand, every smart device I’ve bought has bugged me multiple times a year because of wifi or other network drops, or battery changes, or needing to log back in to my accounts.
- bombcar 5y agoThis is exactly it - they have to be easier than normal things, the fancy electric doorknob needs to unlock itself as you approach, the lights need to respond immediately to voice control, etc. And since they took away the auto-unlock because of "security" the value proposition dropped tremendously. I had electric door locks, I don't anymore. If I ever go back to them it'll be hard-wired on the jam and connected to a raspberry pi.