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[–] Pat_Riot 17 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If you bought a washing machine that needs Internet access you are a fucking idiot.

[–] Deiv@lemmy.ca 15 points 10 months ago (2 children)

They don't need wifi, so no, you're not an idiot if you buy one and just leave it disconnected

[–] Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world 11 points 10 months ago (1 children)

But you are an idiot if you buy one that NEEDS wifi to function.

[–] Deiv@lemmy.ca 4 points 10 months ago

Can you share a washing machine that only works with wifi?

[–] Pat_Riot 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Why pay for features you aren't going to use?

[–] Deiv@lemmy.ca 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Most of them don't have non-wifi variants, at least not that I know of

[–] Pat_Riot 3 points 10 months ago

I have a Speed Queen washer and dryer. Quality products don't rely on gimmicks, they do their job.