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		ForHackernews on June 1, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Sevenhugs exits the universal remote business Why does a remote control need to be internet-connected? I've had great experiences with remotes from: https://www.oneforall.com/universal-remotes#/ None of them need to talk to a server to function.

slightwinder on June 1, 2021 [–]

They need internet for updates, backups, and worldwide control. But not sure who really need the wirldwide control really.

I have a logitech harmony, and it's a really useful tool. But the cloud-connection is really a double edged problem, especially with poor internet.

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