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Why do my LG smart fridge and my GE washer and dryer all have DNS servers? And is there a way I can control them without the manufacturer's miserable apps? (lemmy.radio)

submitted 3 days ago by early_riser@lemmy.radio to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world

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First thing I do when I get a smart appliance is scan it with nmap. This has revealed some interesting Easter eggs, like my Davis instruments air quality sensors having a local REST API.

Doing the usual scan against my GE washer and dryer shows that port 53 is listening. What could that be for? Is there a way I can at least query their status locally or something?

When I got the washer and dryer I was excited about the smart home features because getting an alert when my laundry is done or starting the washer remotely so the clothes are done when I get home are genuinely useful features. However, last time I checked the app none of that was available, so I just have these Trojan horses in my home spying on me with no benefit in exchange. Their app wanted my freaking mailing address when I signed up for their mandatory account, so the features mentioned above are the least they could offer in exchange for my digital soul. But I digress.

My fridge is in a similar situation. It commits the additional cardinal sin of ONLY being controllable via the app, with no on-board temp or filter status indicators whatsoever.

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[–] frozenpopsicle@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 3 days ago (3 children)

My shitty fridge from decades ago has never had a problem with the door being open. I say this is clearly a design issue. I open my fridge, let go and step away. It closes slowly and seals. Unless I jam it full of crap being left open isn't an option.

My clothes washer and dryer make a sound so I am also instantly notified when it is done. Also, washing/drying are not time sensitive like that. I call bullshit on your smart appliance needs.

[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 days ago

Egocentric bias - the tendency to focus excessively on one's own perspective, leading to a distorted view of reality where individuals overestimate their own importance and fail to adequately consider others' viewpoints. This cognitive bias affects how people recall events and interpret situations, often making them see themselves as the center of attention.

[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

LOL! You actually believe all fridges work exactly like yours? You believe everyone's laundry is installed within hearing range exactly like yours? Some people even have washers & dryers without audio alerts. The laundry notifications allow us to get 6+ loads done in 1 day rather than 2.

There are millions of households in just the U.S. and nearly every single household is very different than yours. You need to get out more and stop admiring your own navel.

[–] spitfire@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

My fridge has a small door in its door so I can exchange less air with its outside if I only need to pull out something that’s on one of door’s shelves. The downside is that unlike the main door (which does auto close) it needs me to push it firmly to close.