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Re:Displaying My Washing Machine's Remaining Time with Curl,... by MengerSponge on Wednesday April 12, 2023 @06:54AM (#35537656)
> unfortunately my washing machine does not have an API

I'd love to see the breakdown of who would prefer a network-connected washing machine with an API vs who would prefer a device that you have to operate with buttons and switches like a cave man.

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Re:Displaying My Washing Machine's Remaining Time with Curl,... by teekert on Wednesday April 12, 2023 @07:13AM (#35537829)
I guess a time is near when we want our washing machines and dryers to operate at peak solar power. So some kind of (very, very preferably local) api would be nice.
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Re:Displaying My Washing Machine's Remaining Time with Curl,... by clarkema on Wednesday April 12, 2023 @07:18AM (#35537854)
Caveman here. I put the washing in and then set a countdown timer on my watch.
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Re:Displaying My Washing Machine's Remaining Time with Curl,... by hamburglar on Wednesday April 12, 2023 @07:19AM (#35537864)
Would be interesting to intercept the network traffic going from the washer to the manufacturer’s web service. It’s possible the API is simple enough that you could sub in your own little server that accepts and tracks the status events.
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