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It’s important for devices to have internet connectivity so the manufacturer can patch remote exploits.
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Source: https://xkcd.com/3109/
Title text:
It’s important for devices to have internet connectivity so the manufacturer can patch remote exploits.
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Source: https://xkcd.com/3109/
Dehumidifiers aren’t there to make your house more comfortable though, they are there to keep (usually basements or garages) from growing mold. In fact they usually heat up the space they’re in. So unless you want to have a log of humidity, there’s stop no reason to automate it over WiFi, since the humidity setting on the unit is automatic.
As others have said, an alert if the tank is full would be legitimately useful, for a model that doesn’t have a drain line.
dont be dictatatin’ my humidity comfort level.
But he is right though, you should be using your air conditioner not dehumidifier for climate control, it works better for that purpose. Watch this video to learn why
https://youtu.be/j_QfX0SYCE8
and youre both wrong for assuming the temperature and humidity are the only reasons to want to control this device. It literally generates water as output… god forbid my home automation wants to manage that output.