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[–] corship@feddit.de 20 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'd argue that most simply cease to work once you cut their Internet access.

[–] rmuk@feddit.uk 9 points 1 year ago

Exactly this. All that whitebox shit running Tuya firmware will fight you to be controlled without access to their datacenters. Local-only protocols like ZigBee are alright. If it needs a WiFi connection, it needs to be totally local or running a firmware like ESPHome otherwise it's a return.

[–] killeronthecorner@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is exactly what I'm implying.

Where internet access is concerned, deny all and whitelist. Not a single company can be trusted to not constantly call home with your data.

[–] corship@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Well you'd still end up with no smart home device tho....

Sooo basically the meme but with extra steps

[–] killeronthecorner@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If they can't access the internet, the whole meme is irrelevant. I think you missed the initial point I was making: someone in IT should know how to safely use devices that try and steal your data.

Choosing to just not have any is akin to choosing not to have any central heating because you've heard about gas leaks. It's moral panic and evidence of a lack of understanding, not good advice.

[–] corship@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Its funny because I get the same impression about you.

Maybe you missed the point, that you can't USE them.

[–] killeronthecorner@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"no you"

What an enlightening comment. You have nothing to add, so begone.

[–] corship@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Well, one could say that about your previous comment where you basically say " u stupid, I right" 😂

[–] killeronthecorner@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, they couldn't. Nice try though.

[–] corship@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] killeronthecorner@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's easy when said to someone who's incorrect

[–] corship@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's also easily said by someone who's blissfully ignorant.

[–] killeronthecorner@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Sure thing, buddy

Have a nice day now