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And, so, did you do the right thing and return it or did you just accept and therefore effectively indicate to Roomba by your actions that you're ok with it? I
by gernb 4y ago
And, so, did you do the right thing and return it or did you just accept and therefore effectively indicate to Roomba by your actions that you're ok with it?
I've returned several "smart" devices that required an app and an account. One example is GoVee smart blubs. As soon as they refused to work without an account I sent them back. Another is some Meross smart outlets. I retuned them for Eve Energy outlets.
- 0xbadc0de5 4y agoAn approach that has worked for me is to ensure that any smart devices I buy are supported by Tasmota. I just flash the Tasmota firmware as step-1, then pair the devices with HomeAssistant. Doesn't necessarily send the direct message that returning it does, but at least I can avoid the unnecessary telemetry/tracking.
- EMIRELADERO 4y ago> And, so, did you do the right thing and return it or did you just accept and therefore effectively indicate to Roomba by your actions that you're ok with it? The burden is on them to not perform those actions, not on me. I should be fully entitled to make use of the product without agreeing to any additional contracts or permissions.
- sacrosancty 4y ago
- taneq 4y agoYou should be, but you’re not.
- EMIRELADERO 4y agoMany consumer protection laws would disagree. Also check out the Andino v. Apple ongoing lawsuit
- brnt 4y agoHow I deal with this: I don't install the app. They still work pretty well without. I did recently buy one that has great Valetudo support, but for now the flash instructions are a bit too complicated with respect to the fact it works well without setting up apps or internet connection.
- TheHappyOddish 4y agoI returned my $4000 LG TV after 2 years of use, as they suddenly tried to force me to agree to a new set of T&Cs and privacy policy. I called them and they told me that there's no way for me to continue using the TV without agreeing. Incredibly illegal (in my country), but I doubt most people notice or care.
- sizzle 4y agoThe app always tries to explain that location is “required” for Bluetooth/WiFi pairing in my experience, can someone more knowledgeable confirm if this is an iOS/Android limitation or are app developers blowing smoke to get this data from users during setup/onboarding networked devices