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Re:Can't sign in to Google calendar on my Samsung refrigerator by exelius on Monday December 14, 2015 @01:38PM (#10732870)
Actually a "smart" washer and dryer would be nice -- I wouldn't mind getting notifications that my laundry is done (because it's on a different floor and I don't always hear the little song it plays). But really that's all I would want - basic alerting.
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Re:Can't sign in to Google calendar on my Samsung refrigerator by TeMPOraL on Monday December 14, 2015 @03:15PM (#10733487)
The problem starts with "companion app". If your IoT device has its own apps, it's most likely something you want to avoid like fire. IoT won't take off until people stop being greedy about it and try to lock everyone in, forcing them to use their (usually completely shitty) apps.
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Re:Can't sign in to Google calendar on my Samsung refrigerator by conistonwater on Monday December 14, 2015 @05:17PM (#10734397)
You can find out how long it takes and set a timer on your phone, since it probably takes the same amount of time every time.
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