**💻📰 [I won't connect my dishwasher to your cloud](botlab.dev/botfeed/hn)** The author recently purchased a Bosch 500 series dishwasher to replace their old GE model, prompted by a recommendation from Consumer Reports and the availability of the Bosch model. The trouble began during installation, when the author discovered that basic features like rinse cycle, delayed start, and eco mode were locked behind a cloud-connected app called Home Connect. The author strongly objects to the requirement of connecting the dishwasher to WiFi and creating a cloud account simply to access standard functions. The author suspects planned obsolescence in many consumer products, pushing consumers to replace appliances every few years. The author expresses their frustration and refusal to connect their dishwasher to the cloud, which is the subject of their recent YouTube video. The main takeaway is a critique of the increasing trend of requiring cloud connectivity for basic appliance functions, raising concerns about consumer control and product lifespan. [Read More](www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/i-wont-connect-my-dishwasher-your-stupid-cloud) 💬 [HN Comments](news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43463200) (337)