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Engineer calls for cloud-free, locally controlled robot vacuums
Original: Engineer wants a cloud-free, 'dumb' robot vacuum: 'Full local control and no cloud nonsense'
An engineer is calling for a 'dumb' robot vacuum that works entirely offline, demanding 'full local control and no cloud nonsense'. The stance reflects a growing frustration among smart-home owners with devices that depend on manufacturer servers, raising concerns over privacy, subscription requirements and products bricking when companies shut down cloud support. The comments have struck a chord with users who want appliances that simply do their job locally.
Why now: Ongoing consumer backlash against cloud-dependent smart home devices that stop working or compromise privacy
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- Engineer wants a cloud-free, 'dumb' robot vacuum: 'Full local control and no cloud nonsense' · The Cool Down
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