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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/

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[-] ClydapusGotwald@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago

I need to look into this and see if I can have it send me a text or something when it’s full. Another diy project to add to the list.

[-] alekwithak@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Hey if your list of projects isn't insurmountable what are you even doing with your life?

Most carriers have an email to sms gateway address Usually your number@carrier.com or similar.

[-] rumba@lemmy.zip 0 points 3 weeks ago

This is the around the long way method, but it'll start you on a crippling hobby to instrument your entire life.

Raspberry Pi home assistant zigbee USB zigbee water sensor.

you could stop here at notifications.

or

Descend into madness, put a small ac submersible pump into your dehumidifier tray with a smart outlet. When the sensor trips full, have it run the submersible pump for x minutes.

[-] ClydapusGotwald@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Jokes on you I have like 5 raspberry pi’s that aren’t doing anything labeled future projects.

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