So it’s not as bad as it seems, at least.
Comment on Smart sous vide cooker to start charging $2/month for 10-year-old companion app
breadsmasher@lemmy.world 3 months ago
It is utterly bullshit. But is the app required for using the device?
Also
The subscription fee will only apply to people who make an account after August 21. Those who downloaded the app and made an account before August 21 won’t have to pay. But everyone will have to make an account; some people have been using the app without one until now
pete_the_cat@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Prox@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Unless these people paid a premium for this kind of “smart” device vs. the cost of a basic version.
HonkTonkWoman@lemm.ee 3 months ago
I think the bigger issue is that they’re bricking all support for the oldest models, trying to force customers to abandon a fully functional device just because they want more money.
The app subscription fee is obnoxious as all get out, but punishing your oldest customers for your profit margins is what’s a bit infuriating.
At least, imo.
ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 3 months ago
Honestly, after a decade of keeping compatibility and stuff, and that the sous vide still works fine without the apk, I don’t really see this as much of a big deal. An apk for a sous vide is nearly useless, anyhow. What are you going to do with it?
subtext@lemmy.world 3 months ago
SlapnutsGT@lemmy.world 3 months ago
I have one and I can use it without the app
Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Better make an account in the next 5 days
conciselyverbose@sh.itjust.works 3 months ago
You can set the temperature and the cook time on the device without having the app at all. The biggest benefit of the app is that you get a notice when the water is to temperature, which for certain more sensitive foods is needed to put the food in. (If you’re doing a 24 hour slow cook, it’s not really needed, but if you’re trying to do something with more precise cooking lengths, you don’t want the variance of starting water temp affecting how long the food is in the bath.
aniki@lemmings.world 3 months ago
Friendly reminder for others that you can setup this quite easily with home assistant and conditional notification alerts. I do it with my govee. Open. Source. Everything.