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27 March 2017, 09:56

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Why the fook would you want white goods connected to the internet?

And do not give me this well I can turn it on and off remotely bollocks

You need to be physically present to fill it up ...

Not necessarily - All you need is an Internet-connected flexible tap!

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27 March 2017, 09:58

Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post

Flip, when it comes to washing mashines Miele certainly has the name, and I planned to buy one soon.

Would it not be possible just to permanently disable its stupid Internet connection somehow?

Presumably you just don't give it your WiFi password.

Not sure the point of this anyway. You can't tell it to do a load unless you already put the stuff in before you left.

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27 March 2017, 09:59

Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post

Flip, when it comes to washing mashines Miele certainly has the name, and I planned to buy one soon.

Would it not be possible just to permanently disable its stupid Internet connection somehow?

Yes, don't plug in the network cable, or don't enter the WiFi password.

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27 March 2017, 10:28

WTF does a washing machine need access to the internet? I can think of no reason at all why this is needed.
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27 March 2017, 10:29

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WTF does a washing machine need access to the internet? I can think of no reason at all why this is needed.

To watch porn while it's doing the washing.
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27 March 2017, 10:29

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WTF does a washing machine need access to the internet? I can think of no reason at all why this is needed.

Because its really cool and you can control it with an app etc....

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27 March 2017, 10:29

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WTF does a washing machine need access to the internet? I can think of no reason at all why this is needed.

Because the marketing department heard all this buzz about the Internet of Things and insisted it would be a good selling point. Despite the fact that White Goods manufacturers are not known for their ability to implement IT solutions.

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27 March 2017, 10:33

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WTF does a washing machine need access to the internet? I can think of no reason at all why this is needed.

It is so you can put your clothes and soap in. Then when you are at work, time it to run so it spins and dries just before you get home.

Or you can do what everyone else does and manage without it as you aren't suppose to leave washing machines and dryers working unattended due to the risk of fires

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27 March 2017, 10:33

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Because the marketing department heard all this buzz about the Internet of Things and insisted it would be a good selling point. Despite the fact that White Goods manufacturers are not known for their ability to implement IT solutions.

I bet the IT Department thought it was really cool too

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27 March 2017, 10:34

Originally posted by SueEllen View Post

It is so you can put your clothes and soap in. Then when you are at work, time it to run so it spins and dries just before you get home.

Or you can do what everyone else does and manage without it as you aren't suppose to leave washing machines and dryers working unattended due to the risk of fires

And lets face it this is a woman's area of expertise!
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