LPT: If a device is telling you to install an app, try using it without the app first. You may avoid giving your personal data over to a random company. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by snipermonkey@lemmy.world to c/lifeprotips@lemmy.world

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Bought a UE Boom 3 for my partner, and it demanded we download the app and connect to WiFi in order to use it.

We did not obey the machine, and now the machine obeys us. (It works fine with no app or internet, because why the hell should a Bluetooth speaker need an app or internet to work).

Unfortunately not going to be applicable to everything, but thought I’d throw this out there. If at least one person can avoid installing an unnecessary app to use something they’ve already paid for, then I’m happy.

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[-] solberg@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Nice. You might miss out on firmware updates, though.

[-] AdminWorker@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Did you mean spyware bloatware updates from the manufacturer? The only updates that are not prescribed by law that I have seen have driven data and revenue to third parties.

[-] Whirlybird@aussie.zone 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

While not a bad tip, using the apps usually give you more features and functionality - that’s why the app exists. While it might work without it, if you stop there you won’t know what you’re missing.

[-] sphericth0r@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I don't believe a Bluetooth speaker needs an elaborate application to work, the functionality of a Bluetooth speaker is complete without an app. I'll gladly miss out so rando sketchy companies do not get more than they deserve to know. You do you though

[-] Whirlybird@aussie.zone -1 points 1 year ago

Missed the point. This discussion isn’t limited to Bluetooth speakers.

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