Interesting findings on the internet

[tggzzz]

I suppose IoT stuff has its uses. Turning on the central heating remotely, so it's ready when you come home occurs.

Curiously I regard that as a prime example of why I am an IoT sceptic. Why heat an empty house? Just leave a sweater or coat on until it has warmed up

The one IoT thing I do have is a Ring doorbell; it was a Christmas present. That helps with my inability to hear doorbells, by sounding the vibrating siren in my shirt pocket. It also provides warning that a delivery is about to take place, or proof that it wasn't attempted.

[tggzzz]

I really can't see why anyone would wish to control a washing machine, dishwasher etc from a mobile phone, or pay extra for the feature.

Those with grid tied solar installations use remote and/or delayed appliance activation when they are at work and getting good solar output rather than have to pay the grid operator more for the power they generate for free from solar and get shit all for pumping it into the grid.

That does sound like a benefit.

[Zenith]

IoT seems to be one of those things, which seems as if it ought to be useful and has a considerable Gee Whizz factor. Some people do find aspects useful, but it's not a Godsend to millions. Things like baby cams are definitely suspect. As I recall the Bosch washing machines with internet control were considerably more than those without it, although I doubt that was the only distinguishing feature.

[tggzzz]

Too many IoT add-ons are mere shiny marketing features. I don't object provided the IoT can be switched off without losing functionality.

If you do that with modern cars, you risk invalidating your insurance, FFS. Yes, the software controlling all of the car's wheels must be "up to date".