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"I went to run a rinse cycle, only to find that that, along with features like delayed start and eco mode, require an app.

Not only that, to use the app, you have to connect your dishwasher to WiFi, set up a cloud account in something called Home Connect, and then, and only then, can you start using all the features on the dishwasher."

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[–] BossDj@lemm.ee 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

It's my understanding that the smart dishwashers by Bosch still have all of the same offline features they've always had, but have additional cloud stuff. Like there should still be the basic 2 or 4 hour delay buttons that is typical, but erg the app you can set specific times?

Or we're about to see appliances go the way of the BMW pay monthly for your heated seats BS

[–] tfm 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Monthly clean dishes subscription

[–] Twinklebreeze@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

If it does my dishes for me I could be convinced.

[–] kurikai@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

That's shitty. Your can return it?

[–] Ephera@lemmy.ml 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I think, OP meant to link this post: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/i-wont-connect-my-dishwasher-your-stupid-cloud

Basically, they only found out after 4 hours of installing it and they desperately need a dishwasher, so they won't try to return it, but they were angry enough to write a blog post about it.

[–] choutos 2 points 6 days ago

Correct. The copy&paste didn't work as intended 😅. I've added the link

[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 2 points 6 days ago

Okay, I understand your concern, but hear me out: your dishes can be extra-rinsed AND you can passively participate in DDOSs! You're practically a hacker! With very clean dishes!

Let me know if you need help looking for the dumbest upside of other legitimate concerns!