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Ask HN: Any resources for finding non-smart appliances?

155 points everyone | 2 comments | 07 Jul 25 10:44 UTC | HN request time: 0.412s | source

My washing machine broke down. I need a replacement. I must avoid getting a "smart" one though. Are there any lists of products that arent "smart" so I can know which models are viable options to buy? Or other resources? I'm based in Ireland.
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Freak_NL ◴[07 Jul 25 11:17 UTC] No.44489035[source]▶
Is this so hard in your locale? When I browse the top three recommended washing machines on a popular Dutch appliances seller, only the third (Samsung) actually has some app functionality. The other two (Bosch, AEG) are just normal washing machines.

(The division there is currently 64 with app, 43 without. The models without appear to score higher in the reviews.)

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1. Cthulhu_ ◴[07 Jul 25 11:35 UTC] No.44489208[source]▶
Interesting, I was sure they would all have some kind of wifi these days. I think my parents have the Bosch, it's pretty good. I just find it weird that they have two input methods, the turning wheel and tip touch buttons that don't really respond well.

Mind you, I have 'regular' buttons that don't respond well either.

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2. andyferris ◴[07 Jul 25 12:13 UTC] No.44489539[source]▶
Agree with the Bosch touch buttons - the wheel works well but you need to use both input methods...