"A lot of people are still surprised when they hear that I work in the tech industry, but don't have - and recommend against - "smart"[1] devices in my house. The majority of my appliances are simple and robust without any computers or electronics, have lasted several decades, and will likely continue functioning for many more."
I have adopted the same strategy and have had very good luck with it.
"TV" is an industrial/commercial display (NEC P461). Microwave is a commercial panasonic (NE-12523). Coffemaker is a Technivorm Moccamaster.
In addition to being "dumb" these devices are very well built, are repairable, and last forever.
> have lasted several decades, and will likely continue functioning for many more
Well yes - Light switches made in 1900 will probably still work today, but you obviously don't have the features of IoT like toggling it from across the house or turning on multiple light [switches] at once. There's always a trade-off and people seem to want to pay for the convenience, even if it means replacing it in as short as 5-10 years.
I have adopted the same strategy and have had very good luck with it.
"TV" is an industrial/commercial display (NEC P461). Microwave is a commercial panasonic (NE-12523). Coffemaker is a Technivorm Moccamaster.
In addition to being "dumb" these devices are very well built, are repairable, and last forever.