Does anyone here have an appliance that is connected to the Internet?

[Archae]

Like a fridge?

I keep hearing about it, but never see any.

[Wounded Bear]

1. I have an early generation smart TV...

that's about it.

[brooklynite]

2. I have a wifi-quipped gas range.

Monitors which burners are on, temp and time settings, etc.

[Sedona]

3. My thermostat

https://store.nest.com/product/thermostat?selectedVariantId=T3007ES

[ProudLib72]

4. I live in a townhouse

built in the 50s with appliances that are almost as old, but I haven't been able to sleep these last few nights for fear of my microwave. Thanks Kellyanne!

[Iggo]

5. I messed around with one of those fridges when we were shopping for washer/dryers. They're amazing.

And yes, they have cameras...lol. There's a touch-screen on the door and if you click the right shit it shows you what's inside along with info on what it is, when it's going bad, whether you're running low on it, and if you are running low, it'll actually order it for you. Wouldn't want one, but it was a fun toy to play with. Like I said, totally amazing.

[doc03]

6. I think my microwave has wifi nt

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

7. I have a treadmill that can connect to the internet

but I don't really use that feature.

[yuiyoshida]

8. My Sony Playstation..

though technically its still in the box as yet, Yeah, I know, I will get around to it.

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

9. Oh yeah, Xbox and wii

I forget about those. I usually think of the gaming systems as computers and so normal for them to connect to WiFi...same deal with modern TVs and DVD/blueray players.

[Archae]

25. I can connect to the Internet via my XBox 360.

I can access YouTube, etc.

But why a fridge?

[snooper2]

10. go google "The Internet of Things"

in 10-20 years everything will be a LOT different.

Pirelli are putting small chips in tires that will send info about tire pressure, mileage, wear etc. back to servers and then to an app on your phone.

Your water filter on your fridge will need replaced, fridge will contact Amazon, your account is setup to automatically deduct. New filter shows up next day right as your old one needs changed. Easy Peasy-


Get ready for the new World....

[dixiegrrrrl]

12. My elderly neighbor bought a 2016 upscale car.

She was telling me about it a couple weeks later.

"It even can tell me when my tires need air...how does it KNOW that??" She was totally amazed, cause she barely can use her computer. "Only for emails".

and ...lol....I was in the car with her, and she had to back down my driveway.
the car has a tv screen you can use when you are backing up, which is something I would find easy to use.
she did it the old fashioned way, head out the driver window.

[Drahthaardogs]

24. Old fashioned way is to use your mirrors...

I grew up on a ranch backing trailers. Sticking your head around would get you a butt chewing. You used your mirrors.

[wishstar]

11. Many newer cars have wifi, voice activated microphone interactive features

A lot of info is being detected, heard and recorded in and about vehicles and their drivers/owners and interconnected with computers, smartphones and people's emails.

[TheBlackAdder]

15. Even if you don't pay for the service, the companies can still connect to your vehicle and monitor.

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But, it's just easier and more flexible to remote monitor via one's cell phone.

This way, you ensure constant surveillance.


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A guy I work with has a Chevy Tahoe and had OnStar enabled. He was speeding down the interstate one day, doing 80 in a 65 zone. He said that he starting hearing a beeping sound. Then, a voice came over and asked him if he was OK. They noticed he was traveling at a high rate of speed and wondered if he was being pursued or was in trouble. My coworker got so pissed off, he told them, "No man. I'm late for work." He then told the guy to disconnect the service.

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[meow2u3]

13. No, I do not

If you don't count a Roku.

[GoCubsGo]

14. No. All of my appliances are old, except for the microwave.

But, it's not connected to the Internet.

I don't see the attraction to any of these connected appliances, except maybe for TV. But, I'm watching on a 25-year-old cathode ray tube set, so any of the new TV technology is very attractive to me.

My converter box turns itself on by itself every so often. Hmmmmm....

[HipChick]

16. Apparently my AC is connected to the WiFi

What for I don't know...so is my Fridge...

[TheBlackAdder]

17. People have home security cameras that are easily hijacked, so thieves can case/monitor your home.

[LeftInTX]

18. Thermostat, Roku

[struggle4progress]

19. "My sister is connected to the internet --- but it doesn't seem to make her more useful"

[Runningdawg]

20. No

We are having a new heat and air system installed. The company offered a "free upgrade" to a smart thermostat and seemed genuinely confused as to why we refused.

[PufPuf23]

21. I have a propane generator that can be connected to the internet

but do not use the feature.

[KatyMan]

22. Roku and two light bulbs...

Bought a couple of those C bulbs from GE. I can turn them off and on using my phone, adjust the brightness, etc. Very cool!

[krispos42]

23. No appliances. I have devices.

A Roku, a Fire Stick, my phone, a smart T.V., 2 computers, a PS3, and my kid's tablet that his uncle got him.

And when I'm in my car it's connected to my phone.

[pkdu]

26. My Roomba has a twitter account , with more followers than me, damnit! nt

[bunnies]

27. Yes. My washer & dryer. nt

[leftyladyfrommo]

28. I am pretty sure my toaster is.

It keeps popping up when no one is looking. I think it is taking pictures of me fixing vegetarian meals.