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Smart devices are turning out to be a poor investment (www.androidpolice.com)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

i really sympathize with folks who go down an iot rabbit hole only to find it's a huge disaster.

Most iot use cases are incredibly simple, like turning on a light in the morning. implement should take a handful of minutes.

but the more complicated the technical debt, i imagine the less satisfying the whole experience is. it's a fun whimsical hobby that quickly becomes a farce.