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Why do my LG smart fridge and my GE washer and dryer all have DNS servers? And is there a way I can control them without the manufacturer's miserable apps? (lemmy.radio)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world
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[+] -6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It doesn't take much effort to take an appliance model number and Google it to see the features list. People are just stupid and don't bother to spend even 5 minutes researching their large purchases.

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  • [–] 19 points 1 year ago

    The information on whether it runs its own DNS isn't on the "features list." Or information about what microcontroller it's running and whether it's possible to flash with third-party firmware. Hell, even information on compatibility with Home Assistant itself usually isn't on it! Features lists never include the sorts of information people like us care about in a smart appliance.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago

    @echo @grue Features list rarely include much of the important information. Trying to find the information I sought on recent appliance purchases was difficult at best. PDFs of manuals didnt have the information. Information that used to be readily available, is no longer.

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