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Re:Belkin shows tech firms getting too comfortable with bric... by Angostura on Friday July 11, 2025 @04:49PM (#44536659)
I love this idea. But “ features that could conceivably support one.” is going to be the tricky bit to regulate
Re:Belkin shows tech firms getting too comfortable with bric... by Rygian on Friday July 11, 2025 @05:00PM (#44536743)
"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 (#44536993)
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.