xkcd

11887 readers

202 users here now

A community for a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]

1288

xkcd #3109: Dehumidifier (lemmynsfw.com)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

174 comments fedilink hide all child comments

xkcd #3109: Dehumidifier

Title text:

It's important for devices to have internet connectivity so the manufacturer can patch remote exploits.

Transcript:

[A store salesman, Hairy, is showing Cueball a dehumidifier, with a "SALE" label on it. Several other unidentified devices, possibly other dehumidifier models, are shown in the store as well.]

Salesman: This dehumidifier model features built-in WiFi for remote updates.
Cueball: Great! That will be really useful if they discover a new kind of water.

Source: https://xkcd.com/3109/

explainxkcd for #3109

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That's really interesting, i was looking into Zigbee plug documentation, could not find if i can program them myself. Do i need to use their propritery app for whatever it does ?

How did you integrate the plug into existing home automation system ?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I'm using "home assistant" and add them there via the zigbee integration.

Edit: I have the Nous zigbee sockets, never used any other app than home assistant to do anything with them. They also have a small button with a light so you can still switch them on/off without any app. Via home assistant you can read out various info like power, current etc