[Technology] "I don’t want to connect my coffee machine to the wifi network"

[Charles 'Charley' Charles]

There’s a lot of technology I like but the touchscreen in my car really does make a meal of things. I shouldn’t need a ‘User Profile’ to use the radio in my own car. Frequently have to reboot the bloody thing because it’s got its knickers in a twist. Weirdly, the one I had in a 2016 vehicle did pretty much all the same stuff as this 2023 screen but far more reliably.

Volkswagen per chance? I know exactly what you mean.

 

[Boroseagull]

Why? Genuine question - not judging you.

In my case so I can remotely turn it on when the solar is producing sufficient power from the panels/and the battery has a decent level.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

I will hang on for as long as possible before changing my phone. I HATE the whole faff. Having to talk about phones (possibly the dullest subject in recorded history). Having to move across all the shite (apps?) I dont want but am forced to have on my phone to live my life.

If you are on android, the phone should install all your apps from the previous phone when you sign into google again setting the thing up. It gives a choice about that or a fresh install. You don't need to remember all the apps. Dunno about iphone though but surely they have a similar approach?

 

[dazzer6666]

If you are on android, the phone should install all your apps from the previous phone when you sign into google again setting the thing up. It gives a choice about that or a fresh install. You don't need to remember all the apps. Dunno about iphone though but surely they have a similar approach?

Agree, couldn’t believe how simple it was to swap my last phone - literally sign in and activate the transfer with the phones side by side. Apple have a similar gizmo as I’ve done it with my Ipad too.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Good article on the smart home situation. What happens when your fridge is 10 years old and no longer receiving firmware (read: security) updates?

Smart appliances should come with an expiration date

The smart home zombies are coming.

www.theverge.com

 

[Since1982]

Not sure from your posts but I *think* you are both using onedrive. I got the price increase message too, BUT:

Continue

(link is safe, it's a how to post on reverting your onedrive back to a 'classic' plan.

You're welcome.

Thanks. Link doesn't seem to go anywhere useful though.

 

[Klaas]

Thanks. Link doesn't seem to go anywhere useful though.

oh, weird.
here you go, copy and pasted

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[jcdenton08]

I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take this any more

Great movie. “Network” if anyone is interested. Incredible performance

 

[jcdenton08]

I bloody love technology but in car entertainment peaked with these :

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That is seriously sexy

 

[maltaseagull]

I’ll admit I recently connected my new dishwasher to my wifi, but the rest of those things can feck off.

I don´t have a dishwasher. Just a bowl and cleaning materials.

 

[maltaseagull]

I've got power monitoring plugs on my dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier and dehumidifier. They all report back to a computer running Home Assistant which can do stuff like send me notifications when the programme has finished or the dehumidifier is full to remind us to empty it.

I go and look at mine and it has a light on if it is full.

 

[Fungus]

I don´t have a dishwasher. Just a bowl and cleaning materials.

Ah, good old fashioned technology!

So, does it have a parallel port, or just a serial connection?

 

[el punal]

Indeed, passwords are the bane of modern life!
Website: "Sorry, we do not recognise that password."
Website? "Forgotten your password? Enter your email address and we'll send you a link to set up a new one."
Email received and new password entered - back to login....
Website: "You cannot use that password as you have used it before."
Me - " Yes I f*ckin' know I have - it's the one I was using when I got this message...........
Website: "Sorry, we do not recognise that password."
Grrr!

Grrr! is a brilliant password, you have one upper case letter, three lower case letters and a symbol. Increase the number of ‘r’s and you’re there.

 

[GT49er]

Grrr! is a brilliant password, you have one upper case letter, three lower case letters and a symbol. Increase the number of ‘r’s and you’re there.

 

[Steve in Japan]

I connected my oven to the WiFi. Two main advantages. At least 1 clock in the house is showing the right time all year round. And I can turn it off when the alarm goes without moving. I wouldn't go back......

 

[A mex eyecan]

I connected my oven to the WiFi. Two main advantages. At least 1 clock in the house is showing the right time all year round. And I can turn it off when the alarm goes without moving. I wouldn't go back......

wont the food burn if you don’t go back to it though, or do you just turn oven off via wifi and leave it in there to go cold?

 

[trueblue]

Volkswagen per chance? I know exactly what you mean.

Haha. Indeed.

 

[Steve in Japan]

wont the food burn if you don’t go back to it though, or do you just turn oven off via wifi and leave it in there to go cold?

Yup turn off using wifi and collect at my leisure (if I remember!)

 

[A mex eyecan]

Yup turn off using wifi and collect at my leisure (if I remember!)

still don’t see why I would need to connect oven to Wi-fi when I’ve already connected it to Wifey. (only joking before the incoming missiles arrive)

 

[GJN1]

I have my electric blanket on a smart plug and can turn it on when I'm downstairs.

The Hive central heating is also ideal in that I can turn it off when I'm not home and my wife is.