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Re: The Internet Of Things

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On 2016-08-07 01:41:23 +0000, RS Wood <rsw@therandymon.com> said:

> There are large sums of money to be earned by convincing consumers their old
> appliances need to be repurchased with 'smart technology' that of course is
> proprietary, locks you into the producer's ecosystem, requires frequent
> updates, costs more, and can be easily rendered obsolete by the simple push
> of a software update.
> 
> Fortunately, the market has so far said "F You" to the idea.  And not just
> because manufacturers have done such a poor job of going about it.
> 
> Do I really need to be able to control my home thermostat via a smartphone
> app during the day, from my office?  Do I really want an Android interface
> on my refrigerator?

I find this kind of view prevalent,  and to be honest I'm surprised at 
the negativity. So...

Control thermostat via a smartphone? Maybe/maybe not. I would like to 
be able to extract data from it though.

Do I want an Android interface on my fridge? Not a platform war person 
but yeah - would love a smart fridge that synced calendar appointments, 
reminders and also allowed me to press a few presets to say that things 
were going to expire. Maybe I scan the item as I put it in. Is it fresh 
and so no bar code? Cool - I press the fresh produce button and select 
a preset or something custom I've previously set up on an app. At some 
time before expiry, let's say default is with 1/3rd of the product's 
lifespan to go, I get an alarm saying food going to expire. Result? A 
bit more effort when putting the shopping away, but less wasted food 
(and by implication cash).

On my washing machine? God yes I want alarms and remote control on my 
washing machine. Timers are ok but I want to say I'm now unexpectedly 
out until 11pm, start the washing timed so it finishes about 10:45pm so 
I don't end up with sodden clothes sitting there for hours before 
they're hung out to dry/transferred to the dryer. Or turn on the bulbs 
as I'm approaching. Or, or...you get the idea.

My main worry is security and portability of protocol. But actual 
function? Yeah - smart things for me please.


Cheers,
Ian

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