Old man rant, remote controls?

[Dawgbite]

Granted this is the first all new construction home I’ve had in 35 years with all new stuff but when did the entire world go remote control? Just this morning I counted 21 different remote controls as I unboxed another gadget with a remote control. Why does a microwave need a remote control? A vent hood? A dishwasher? I bet there’s more that I’m missing because that count is just from memory. I bet every one of those little 17ers uses a different battery!

 

[horshack.sixpack]

Get an Alexa hub and you can use voice controls, plus the North Koreans might pitch in occasionally to help you with settings.

 

[17itdawg]

Granted this is the first all new construction home I’ve had in 35 years with all new stuff but when did the entire world go remote control? Just this morning I counted 21 different remote controls as I unboxed another gadget with a remote control. Why does a microwave need a remote control? A vent hood? A dishwasher? I bet there’s more that I’m missing because that count is just from memory. I bet every one of those little 17ers uses a different battery!

My old man rant is, why does every 17ing device have to be smart? I don't need my dishwasher to be smart just clean my 17ing dishes for 30 years before you die and I buy a new one. Give me longevity and quality instead of I can start the dishwasher without leaving my couch. My fat a$$ needs the steps anyway, so I'll gladly walk over there to start the dishwasher if it won't die every six 17ing years.

 

[skip dog]

I feel your pain

but why do we have remotes now, when It can just be app based?

frankly, I prefer dials that make clicking noises.......

 

[patdog]

Living room ceiling fan in my new house has a remote control. Why? If I lose that, I'm not sure I'll be able to chance the fan speed. All other rooms have a traditional ceiling fan. Also, my oven can connect to the Internet. Why?

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

Get a remote for your ol’ lady’s toys, thank me later