You guys are so right about IoT. I love the internet as much as the next guy (probably more), but connectivity on a recently acquired dishwasher and microwave is mind-numbingly worthless. Also, the requirement to manage network-connected devices through a 3rd party server in the cloud (and an account and possibly app) is infuriating and unnecessary (while introducing added security risk through the server and the open port). Besides being a kludge, it's a horrible business model most of the time. Having the option to remotely manage a router is great, but requiring remote management through the manufacturer's server is a deal breaker that serves neither the user or the manufacturer.
I can go on complaining about how horrible IoT has been, but you have done a good job of that, so I have to at least add to the chorus.
And I think Pete has hit the nail on the head with his assessment of google troubles (they sound like Intel after their last founder retired) & the terrible product decisions made by all those IoT product companies. I look forward to seeing Moonshine in real products.
You guys are so right about IoT. I love the internet as much as the next guy (probably more), but connectivity on a recently acquired dishwasher and microwave is mind-numbingly worthless. Also, the requirement to manage network-connected devices through a 3rd party server in the cloud (and an account and possibly app) is infuriating and unnecessary (while introducing added security risk through the server and the open port). Besides being a kludge, it's a horrible business model most of the time. Having the option to remotely manage a router is great, but requiring remote management through the manufacturer's server is a deal breaker that serves neither the user or the manufacturer.
I can go on complaining about how horrible IoT has been, but you have done a good job of that, so I have to at least add to the chorus.
And I think Pete has hit the nail on the head with his assessment of google troubles (they sound like Intel after their last founder retired) & the terrible product decisions made by all those IoT product companies. I look forward to seeing Moonshine in real products.