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Re:I won't connect my dishwasher to your stupid cloud by spicybright on Tuesday March 25, 2025 @08:51AM (#43470582)
Why can't the dishwasher or phone generate that key though?
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Re:I won't connect my dishwasher to your stupid cloud by deafpolygon on Tuesday March 25, 2025 @10:17AM (#43471653)
Because they want people to connect online.
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Re:I won't connect my dishwasher to your stupid cloud by skinner927 on Tuesday March 25, 2025 @01:26PM (#43473726)
I’ll assume they use this to “register” your product so they know when the warranty actually started.
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