We don't have software for IoT. So it is a mute point.
I mean, it has been a long time since we have released fully tested, tightly coded, software.
And your fridge needs to NOT stop working when it can't connect to LG servers.
So many consumer electronics become bricked because internet is not available. Not because they need it, but because they can't continue until connection is made. And then, when the company phases out those servers, you stuff is now junk.
IoT means, you do not own your stuff.
And that is the real push behind IoT.
Because no one has really come up with any useful software that makes life much easier.
I have NO need to adjust my fridge temperature remotely.
In fact, i want it to stay at the temperature i set it at, with no interference from outside.
So, all i see in IoT is spying and sending adverts.
Yes very fair point, it's like the move to subscription models which I also detest! It's inherently anti-independence, right?!?