[vladvasiliu]

> all make some no-frills models that can save both money and frustration

Actually, those features seem to have become so common that they don't seem to command a price premium anymore. My washing machine was the cheapest that ticked all the boxes I wanted (most importantly size), and it still has some kind of wifi thingy. Ditto for my dishwasher.

They both work perfectly well without any connection to anything, and not once have they even tried to get me to connect them.

For the washing machine, a notification that it's done can be useful. I usually do laundry while I'm either working or playing some game, so 9 out of 10 times I won't hear that it's done and forget to take the clothes out. Now I've taken the habit of setting an alarm to check on it after the estimated time is up.

For the dishwasher, I really don't care. The dishes can stay there until I need them.

[ThePowerOfFuet]

> They both work perfectly well without any connection to anything, and not once have they even tried to get me to connect them.

Is there an open Wi-Fi network nearby?

[vladvasiliu]

Not that I know of, and you actually have to go out of your way to turn the Wifi on and connect. They have indicator lights that are off.

And it's not like they're TVs, I doubt they'd be able to show me any add on their 7-segment displays. So I'm not sure what would be the benefit of trying to connect to a network and let LG know that I've washed some clothes.