First thing I do when I get a smart appliance is scan it with nmap. This has revealed some interesting Easter eggs, like my Davis instruments air quality sensors having a local REST API.
Doing the usual scan against my GE washer and dryer shows that port 53 is listening. What could that be for? Is there a way I can at least query their status locally or something?
When I got the washer and dryer I was excited about the smart home features because getting an alert when my laundry is done or starting the washer remotely so the clothes are done when I get home are genuinely useful features. However, last time I checked the app none of that was available, so I just have these Trojan horses in my home spying on me with no benefit in exchange. Their app wanted my freaking mailing address when I signed up for their mandatory account, so the features mentioned above are the least they could offer in exchange for my digital soul. But I digress.
My fridge is in a similar situation. It commits the additional cardinal sin of ONLY being controllable via the app, with no on-board temp or filter status indicators whatsoever.
The only thing LG makes that’s of any value are OLED-panels. The TVs they build around them however suck ass now.
They make some of the better 18650 battery cells too.
I’m pretty happy with our LG fridge and induction stove
If your fridge has a linear compressor; have a look online if your particular model is impacted by excessive failures.
Ours lasted around 3 years before kicking the bucket, despite the 10yr “warranty” (which only covered parts, and not call-out fees or labour) - only for it to be deemed uneconomical to repair.
We lost all of our food, but we did at least get a full refund. Ended up going with a Hitachi after multiple recommendations and review scouring, and haven’t been happier!