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Maybe not AI, but certainly it's a great way to make a side business as a data company. > detect opening doors and windows, motion indoors and out If these de
by nerdponx 3y ago
Maybe not AI, but certainly it's a great way to make a side business as a data company.
> detect opening doors and windows, motion indoors and out
If these devices are sending that data back to Ikea, they're surely planning to monetize it somehow.
- exar0815 3y agoExcept they don't. They are ZigBee-Devices - which means they connect to your Local Hub, no matter what manufacturer. Now, what the Hub does is something else, but NOT controlled by IKEA . Also, the IKEA the Hub does not need any Internet Connection at all to work. Also, it seems like they did their homework. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371121017_Security_Assessment_of_IKEA_Smart_Home_Products https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371121017_Security_... I am all for shitting on BigCo when they do something bad. But when someone does something right, it's just fair to point that out too.
- Toutouxc 3y agoThese devices are Zigbee, IKEA has been selling those for years. They can’t send data to IKEA, because they can’t send data anywhere, except the rest of your Zigbee mesh.
- nickthegreek 3y agoIts rare to find a company like IKEA that are only releasing home automation where you DONT have to worry about being spied on.