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StrangeDays said:

I have the iDevices version of the outdoor switch/plug. It's pretty useful for running the patio lights. No issues the past couple years.

I bought the iDevices version in early 2019.  Was working great until last month when it stopped connecting to WiFi.  Have tried numerous times resetting it but gave up and bought the meross version which lets you control each outlet separately.  Not that I needed that, but nice to have.

JinTech said:

I think Apple and Google were hoping that these apps would be made by local governments, and it seems, local governments have no interest in doing this.

Yep. The Federal government thinks the states should do it.  The states think either the Feds should do it, or the counties.  The counties think it should come from the state or the Feds.  The cities don't see the point unless it's part of a large initiative at the country or state level.  The citizens are divided into two camps:  1) no way in hell big brother is going to trace me (as they proceed to post said thoughts on Facebook ... or 2) please for the love of God would somebody roll this out already.. it does not seem difficult!

Rayz2016 said:

Okay, if the gadget was stolen, then that would automatically qualify as “unsafe to retrieve” wouldn’t it?

Yep.  But they'll gladly take your $100 a year until you file a claim.

blurpbleepbloop said:

The copycats have already started.  Tesla says it will sell all new Model Y with no tires to give customers the freedom to choose whatever specialty tire they want and to help save on the expense of doing business.  What next?

Next time you go through a drive through order a Coke with no cup

Does Facebook consider themselves a "small" business?  Generally "small business" refers to company size, not the amount of respect they have for the privacy of their customers.