Depends on the device and the usage. “Smart devices” can encompass a lot of things.
Smart devices are for stupid people.
IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
BroBot9000@lemmy.world 1 day ago
A “smart device” is something that doesn’t need a pc in it AT ALL.
solsangraal@lemmy.zip 1 day ago
BroBot9000@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Or just use the sensibly placed identical lamp that’s next to his wife.
The only reason that lamp is positioned there is to sell that product.
kent_eh@lemmy.ca 1 day ago
“Smart” devices are getting increasingly difficult to avoid in many products categories.
Try buying a non-smart TV without going to high cost commercial/industrial models.
BroBot9000@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Don’t connect the wifi and use an external device. Have no issues with my now lobotomized screen.
talentedkiwi@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
Until they start to force you to connect to “finish” setup. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time.
For now my new LG turns on directly to my external device and isn’t connected to the Internet. I did have to change a setting to turn on to the last input used instead of the useless home screen.
pandapoo@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
Sure, as long as the device doesn’t automatically connect to open networks, and if it does, you don’t live in an apartment, or moderate density area with available open wi-fi networks in range.