Re:Belkin shows tech firms getting too comfortable with bric...
by Angostura on Friday July 11, 2025 @04:49PM
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I love this idea. But “ features that could conceivably support one.” is going to be the tricky bit to regulate
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Re:Belkin shows tech firms getting too comfortable with bric...
by Rygian on Friday July 11, 2025 @05:00PM
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"Must be fully operational as described in the brochure without an internet connection. Any features that require an internet connection must be priced and sold as optional enhancements."
Done.
Re:Belkin shows tech firms getting too comfortable with bric...
by Mister_Snuggles on Friday July 11, 2025 @05:36PM
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Rather than regulating features, I'd start with a dependency list.
So a smart plug might have a list saying:
- Functionality requires 2.4GHz WiFi, Internet access, access to whatever.vendor.com, and a vendor.com account.
- Provisioning requires the above plus BLE and Vendor's app.
A smart washing machine might be more complex:
- Express wash requires nothing special.
- Regular wash requires 2.4GHz WiFi, Internet access, access to whatever.vendor.com, and a vendor.com account.
- Heavy Duty wash requires the above plus a vendor-supplied detergent cartridge.