Why would a "smart" fridge even have an option to not refrigerate?
this post was submitted on 23 Sep 2026
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And that's why the last time I went and bought appliances, I had to ask/look up if the item I was looking at required an app or firmware updates.
It was not exactly an ideal experience.
"Does this appliance have networking, require an app, or have a firmware update feature?" should not be a question required before the purchase of virtually anything, let alone something for the kitchen.
Unless you're an influencer or deranged, in which case: carry on. I'm not going to kink shame you.
Almost all "smart devices" just make the product more temperamental and less in your control.
Who could have possibly seen this coming
As long as they can play Doom, all good
A fridge shouldn't require firmware.