> I could log into it to see the status of the machine (spin cycle, rinse, finished 22 minutes ago) I would like that As long as this monitoring system can com

> I could log into it to see the status of the machine (spin cycle, rinse, finished 22 minutes ago) I would like that As long as this monitoring system can completely fail, and the machine still works, I'm okay with it. Ultimately, the more shit like this that gets shoved into appliances, the more the cost climbs. And, If I had to guess, actual functionality (eg. washing my clothes) is the target of cost cutting measures. Which is precisely what I don't want in an appliance.