DevXDAabout 5 hours ago
Dumb appliances beat smart home traps
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A smart home rebuild from scratch reveals native smart appliances enforce vendor lock-in, monetize data, and introduce planned obsolescence. Dumb appliances with localized smart scaffolding like inline relays and power-monitoring plugs offer more privacy, reliability, and security. The SwitchBot Hub 3 exemplifies a useful smart hub within its ecosystem.
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