Comment on FTC urged to make smart devices say how long they will be supported
potentiallynotfelix@lemdro.id 2 weeks agoI think a LAN-connected machine would be good, if you could use an app or open-source, well-documented API to control the machine, but there is no reason a washing machine should need to connect to the outer internet. You can VPN into your local network if it’s that necessary to control it away from home.
AA5B@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
The new Thread/Matter standard is an attempt to bring together various home automation protocols for exactly things like this.
If were Matter/Thread, I can already ask Siri the status or configure Alexa to announce when it’s done or script my home automation service to flash an LED indicator.