• Programmer Belch@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    16 hours ago

    That’s right, this would mean that the device has an api to activate or deactivate it through WiFi by sending it commands and I can make it unable to connect to the outside internet right?

    Or I can only activate it with the proprietary app that doesn’t even have a working schedule?

    Connecting to WiFi is good when I have full control but not when the manufacturer does

    • bob_lemon@feddit.org
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      16 hours ago

      Yeah, devices that can run fully local are the best. They can be integrated into Home Assistant (or similar), with full control over them. No reliance on a remote server or proprietary app.