Thanks, that's good know. I'll look into it but I'm not a fan of home assistance either even though everyone tells me our house would be awesome with it....sigh...You can run home assistant to control them and block those appliances from internet
Thanks, that's good know. I'll look into it but I'm not a fan of home assistance either even though everyone tells me our house would be awesome with it....sigh...
I feel like an old man because of this though. haha I can see the benefits of a smart home and I know our home would be even better because of it but man the privacy issues alone make me very hesitant about making the transition from a dumb home to a smart home....
Within the last two months we purchased all new LG appliances. Fridge, range, dishwasher, microwave, ect and I didn't bother connecting a single one of them to my network. Sure some of the features they offer are cool when connected but I just couldn't bring myself to do it.
Like you eluded to the the security concerns alone were enough to turn me off of the idea but what happens when an "update" makes my 7yo fridge or range obsolete because LG deemed it is eol. No thanks....
Sorry sir, your range can no longer receive security update. It has been shutdown for your protection. Please upgrade to newer version.
Ordered this one amazon prime day. hasn't arrived yet
Can't wait
I want an Alto-Shaam CombiTerm convection oven with steam and smoke
Make up your mind - which one is better for my 50 nugget snack?The smaller ones are more convenient, but the bigger ones hold a lot more food, so if you're cooking a snack for yourself, a countertop airfryer is great, but if you need a bag of like 50 nuggets, an oven is better!
Make up your mind - which one is better for my 50 nugget snack?
My buddy has that one and LOVES it!
I can tell you this: I've been a high level IT engineer for 30 years. I've also used all of Google's services since their introduction (even worked on their beta products). I have smart speakers and smart devices all through my home. Never once in my 15+ years of using these devices/services have I had any kind of breech, privacy violation, or anything that made me feel uncomfortable.Thanks, that's good know. I'll look into it but I'm not a fan of home assistance either even though everyone tells me our house would be awesome with it....sigh...
I feel like an old man because of this though. haha I can see the benefits of a smart home and I know our home would be even better because of it but man the privacy issues alone make me very hesitant about making the transition from a dumb home to a smart home....
No, they really don't. I have no desire to talk to my computers, nor to have them talk to me. I do want a whole-house music system, but nothing else you've laid forth appeals to me.These services are free, and to fund them the data (which is mostly anonymous) must be monetized. Everyone wants their own personal R2-D2, and that's what Google Assistant is to me. I have tracking turned on on my phone that lets me track client visits via Google Timeline to keep my timesheets straight. This tracking also automates things like heat/air conditioning when I get near my house, can trigger music or lights, and other things. Smart speakers allow me to have whole-house music that plays the same thing on all speakers. In the morning I get a gentle alarm that then reads off my schedule, traffic to work, and any news stories I've been interested in based on my browser history.
May I introduce you to the latest horse in my stable?
Anova Precision™ Oven
Convection meets steam injection for some of the most efficient cooking possible on a countertop. The Anova Precision™ Oven is a combi oven for the home, with all of the features of a pro-level combi oven at a fraction of the cost.anovaculinary.com
It's a mini Combi with low-temp support...for $600. Instead of $17,000. I'll make a separate post about it once I've gotten more hands-on time with it, but here's a chicken in a regular oven. vs the Anvoa oven:
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If your chicken regularly turns out like the top one you don't need a new kitchen gadget, you need to learn how to cook.May I introduce you to the latest horse in my stable?
Anova Precision™ Oven
Convection meets steam injection for some of the most efficient cooking possible on a countertop. The Anova Precision™ Oven is a combi oven for the home, with all of the features of a pro-level combi oven at a fraction of the cost.anovaculinary.com
It's a mini Combi with low-temp support...for $600. Instead of $17,000. I'll make a separate post about it once I've gotten more hands-on time with it, but here's a chicken in a regular oven. vs the Anvoa oven:
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If your chicken regularly turns out like the top one you don't need a new kitchen gadget, you need to learn how to cook.
Edit: WTF. That ad says the dry chicken is cooked at 220°C for an hour! No wonder it's dry and burnt!
That should be titled "Why not to do things with a monstrous hangover".Scary to think people like this exist.
Montage:
That should be titled "Why not to do things with a monstrous hangover".
I can roast a chicken with a hangover! (Me or the chicken!)Like cooking that bird...
I can roast a chicken with a hangover! (Me or the chicken!)