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Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.

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Everything now have Wireless - WiFi, Bluetooth... Ways it can be turned against us. (lemmy.ml)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by tdTrX@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Water Purifier, Ceiling Fan, Washing machine Dish Washer Fridge

How do I disable them ?

It can be turned against us -

Location Beacon Wire+Speaker - Audio Spying Customer Tracking Killing a product early to increase sales Selling Customer Habits Radiation

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[–] utopiah@lemmy.ml 12 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Honestly I don't mind that, at all. What I mind is if it's mandatory and only through proprietary applications.

WiFi, BT, Zigbee, Z-wave etc are not per se a problem. The question instead is who practically owns the device. If the behavior is force on you as a customer, then it's easy, it's not YOUR device. Consider then buying OSHW or whatever alternative you need, including potentially non connected devices that you yourself connect on your terms.

Edit: check which devices are compatible with GadgetBridge and/or HomeAssistant then reviews from actual customers. That should help you find out which devices can match your requirements.