Exactly because I work in tech for a couple of decades that I avoid any smart appliance. I do not need my dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, coffee maker, rice

Exactly because I work in tech for a couple of decades that I avoid any smart appliance. I do not need my dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, coffee maker, rice cooker, stove, refrigerator, etc. to be connected to the internet to provide a "smart" feature which is just a timer, while adding to the noise of notifications. The only need I have is that they work dependably whenever I need them, at most with a timer so I can check when electricity will be cheaper and program them to turn on at that time. My coffee maker is a sturdy Technivorm Moccamaster, the blender is a Vitamix from the 90s that still work flawlessly, dishwasher, dryer and washing machine early 2010s Bosch and Miele. They all work exactly as they are supposed to, never had to do anything more than cleaning/upkeep. A few friends bought newly built apartments with smart fridges, washers, etc. installed by the developers, and all of them had some issue with appliances on the first couple years residing in these homes.