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I was given a "Nest Hub" by a family member, I'm very privacy conscious. What can I do with this thing? (reddthat.com)

submitted 1 day ago by POTOOOOOOOO@reddthat.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Feel really guilty, my one family member gave me this. I don't use much google stuff anymore and I really dislike the company as it gets more intrusive. Is there anything I can do with this thing besides give it away? Nothing is worse than getting a gift that you can't use.

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[–] Shelbyeileen@lemmy.world 26 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Give it (or sell it) to a person with disabilities. I have a disorder where my joints dislocate constantly, and if it wasn't for my service dog, I would be screwed. The ability of these things to call 911 or other family members is awesome and can be life saving. I've even read about a woman who collapsed down the stairs and turned music up to wake up their partner. Gotta do what you've gotta do.

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Is there any other use for these things? I don't understand the point of owing one, when I already have a phone and a TV running Android. What can these things do that my other devices can't?

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

That disorder sounds awful. I've dislocated my shoulder fourteen times but no other joints and not for a long time, but that was bad enough and is still impacting me even though it's been a while.

I'm sorry you have to suffer through that.