• vortic@lemmy.world
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    14 days ago

    It can actually be a little hard to find models from major brands without wifi. That said, there is no reason that you have to give it access to your router. I worry that they’ll start saying that a wifi connection is mandatory at some point, though.

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        14 days ago

        Any tips for finding a ‘dumb’ tv? One that switches on from power off in seconds, instead of a two minute loading screen?

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          Saw someone a few years ago recommending shopping for “commercial displays” apparently they are more expensive, but they exist. Try that out in your preferred google machine.

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        Huh, what brand? Having a smart one didn’t bother me so long as it didn’t require a connection, so maybe I didn’t look THAT hard.

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          It’s a Bosch WAN282H3 I bought for 440€, it’s a really nice device so far.

          Edit: What I had problems with was finding a washing machine that only has physical buttons, I couldn’t find one.

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            Thanks! I’ve been frustrated by my LG and won’t buy one again. I’ve disassembled it twice to clean out mold. I think I’ll try Bosch next time. I love my Bosch dishwasher.

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              You are going to get mold in any washing machine especially if you leave the door closed.

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              I’ve gotten in the habit of wiping away the moisture on the door and gasket with my clothes after a wash cycle is complete.

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      14 days ago

      I worry that they’ll start saying that a wifi connection is mandatory at some point, though.

      Yep. However, never will it be phrased like that. Not mandatory, some things just won’t work without it 🤷

      Mafia talk.

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        Mmm. It’s going to be a bit of an uphill battle for manufacturers, though - not everyone has wifi signal in their laundry, that’s not a part of the house that you usually hang around in.

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          You’re right, but I’m sure they’ll find a way. If not next year then in ten years. Always an evaluation of customers lost vs. income gained.

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      Some devices cannot be properly configured without a working network connection nowadays.