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

155 points everyone | 4 comments | 07 Jul 25 10:44 UTC | HN request time: 1.256s | 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.
1. theturtle ◴[07 Jul 25 12:15 UTC] No.44489550[source]▶
Our stove insists it can't implement several advertised features unless we let it at our wifi and "enable" the features. Fukdat, a stove does not need to be a network citizen, it needs to bake cookies. For me.

Then again, maybe I could hack it to host a Mastodon instance or run Doom.

Doom might be dangerous, though.

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2. Y_Y ◴[07 Jul 25 12:32 UTC] No.44489701[source]▶
I'm now imagining a Doom mod where instead of fighting the hordes of Hell you get to do battle with the gunk that's baked onto the bottom of the oven.
3. nh23423fefe ◴[07 Jul 25 20:09 UTC] No.44494179[source]▶
like what features?
4. Henchman21 ◴[07 Jul 25 21:47 UTC] No.44495003[source]▶
Could you provide the make/model so we can avoid this monstrosity?