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LPT: If a device is telling you to install an app, try using it without the app first. You may avoid giving your personal data over to a random company. (lemmy.world)

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Bought a UE Boom 3 for my partner, and it demanded we download the app and connect to WiFi in order to use it.

We did not obey the machine, and now the machine obeys us. (It works fine with no app or internet, because why the hell should a Bluetooth speaker need an app or internet to work).

Unfortunately not going to be applicable to everything, but thought I’d throw this out there. If at least one person can avoid installing an unnecessary app to use something they’ve already paid for, then I’m happy.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

And if it doesn't work without the app, consider returning the device to the store you bought it from.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

While not a bad tip, using the apps usually give you more features and functionality - that’s why the app exists. While it might work without it, if you stop there you won’t know what you’re missing.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago

Nice. You might miss out on firmware updates, though.