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AWS crash causes $2,000 Smart Beds to overheat and get stuck upright (www.dexerto.com)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] 6 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Ah my definition of smart thermostat is one that is IoT. We’ve had the offline, scheduling and multistage compatible for decades.

Definitely agree on the UI experience. Apps are nicer.

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  • [–] 4 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    Right, I know the language around this makes it a little difficult. Old thermostats don't necessarily have electronics more sophisticated than a relay and a bimetalic strip. But having a small computer in there doesn't necessarily mean it has to be online.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (1 child)

    Just use the terms as every layman does:

    • Dumb X <- offline/manual/no app (or none that works if you're not in your home network/no cloud
    • Smart X <- requires a increasingöy more costly monthly subscription, spies on you and shits itself on the thought of losing internet access. Usually yields worse results than Dumb X
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