Roomba, Dysons, Thermomix and other household appliances

[TheRealTMA]

Apparently robbers love the personalisation around the home.

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[DejaBrew]

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[prozac]

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The robot vac maps the home using GPS. Thieves can hack into the vac and have an accurate map of your home and where everything is. So I've read.

 

[Daver6]

The robot vac maps the home using GPS. Thieves can hack into the vac and have an accurate map of your home and where everything is. So I've read.

Unlikely using GPS. Firstly, GPS accuracy is good to a few metres as best. Secondly, and more importantly, GPS signals can't penetrate solid into most homes.

 

[prozac]

Unlikely using GPS. Firstly, GPS accuracy is good to a few metres as best. Secondly, and more importantly, GPS signals can't penetrate solid into most homes.

You're probably right and I should have looked up the the correct terms before posting. Many robotic cleaners do map your home and use cameras, microphones etc. You don't undress in front of your pet (true, some people won't), then don't do it in front of your robot cleaner.

 

[kookaburra75]

The robot vac maps the home using GPS. Thieves can hack into the vac and have an accurate map of your home and where everything is. So I've read.

It's not GPS but microwave radar that creates the map. That's why you can see the legs on tables etc. We're happy with our Roborock S7 which doesn't have a camera function. Even if someone got into our account, all they can see are the results of the most recent clean. Our address details aren't recorded.

The blue and green blobs on the lower left hand side is where FRED has looked out through the sliding doors into the deck and sensed freedom.

But the camera function is just plain weird. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

 

[DejaBrew]

It's not GPS but microwave radar that creates the map. That's why you can see the legs on tables etc. We're happy with our Roborock S7 which doesn't have a camera function. Even if someone got into our account, all they can see are the results of the most recent clean. Our address details aren't recorded.
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The blue and green blobs on the lower left hand side is where FRED has looked out through the sliding doors into the deck and sensed freedom.

But the camera function is just plain weird. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

What’s a “Main Nedroom”?

 

[prozac]

It's not GPS but microwave radar that creates the map. That's why you can see the legs on tables etc. We're happy with our Roborock S7 which doesn't have a camera function. Even if someone got into our account, all they can see are the results of the most recent clean. Our address details aren't recorded.
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The blue and green blobs on the lower left hand side is where FRED has looked out through the sliding doors into the deck and sensed freedom.

But the camera function is just plain weird. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

Careful Fred doesn't do a runner.

What’s a “Main Nedroom”?

Where Ned hangs out when he is at home...of-course.

 

[kookaburra75]

Careful Fred doesn't do a runner.

Where Ned hangs out when he is at home...of-course.

Oh well. This wisdom of the crowd I set Fred up on my phone and edited the room names, without realising what autocorrect had done - the revenge of the machines. Now fixed - as my name isn't Ned

 

[Quickstatus]

It's not GPS but microwave radar that creates the map.

I have not heard of microwave (2.4Ghz) being used which would be interesting as it may interfere with WiFi.
But I've heard of time of flight sensors using ultrasonic, infrared and laser. Cars use 24Ghz radar cruise control which is 10x the frequency of microwave .

 

[Daver6]

But the camera function is just plain weird. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

I believe one of the usual functions of a camera is object detection. Ie, don't try run over the dog's number two and smear it across the floor kind of thing.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I believe one of the usual functions of a camera is object detection. Ie, don't try run over the dog's number two and smear it across the floor kind of thing.

Yes the EcoVacs have several pet detection options plus object identification such as table, chairs, fridge etc options. There’s even advice on what to do if your pet sits on the vac, which cats like to do so I have seen from YouTube.

 

[blackcat20]

Careful Fred doesn't do a runner.

Like this?

 

[kookaburra75]

I have not heard of microwave (2.4Ghz) being used which would be interesting as it may interfere with WiFi.
But I've heard of time of flight sensors using ultrasonic, infrared and laser. Cars use 24Ghz radar cruise control which is 10x the frequency of microwave .

Yes - I got my radars/lasers mixed up. According to their website, it uses PreciSense LiDAR navigation. And, on Reddit quite a few people are reporting their S7s are looking out and mapping outside of their ceiling to floor windows and sliding doors.

 

[Denali]

Anyone else who has bought the Ninja Creami Deluxe? I did and have been enjoying some icrecreams and slushies so summer is going to be fun.

Todays pineapple slushie. Just a can of pineapple and blended with a stick blender and frozen. Add some juice or water and spin in the creamie deluxe. Ive made similar with a can of mango (as mangoes are out of season)




Some ice creams Ive made for Mr Denali, using his protein powders and a combination of soy milk, xanthum gum (very small amount), cottage or cream cheese (prefer cottage cheese), cocoa and other added in goodies like flakes mixed in or vanilla paste

 

[zig]

Anyone else who has bought the Ninja Creami Deluxe? I did and have been enjoying some icrecreams and slushies so summer is going to be fun.

Todays pineapple slushie. Just a can of pineapple and blended with a stick blender and frozen. Add some juice or water and spin in the creamie deluxe. Ive made similar with a can of mango (as mangoes are out of season)

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Some ice creams Ive made for Mr Denali, using his protein powders and a combination of soy milk, xanthum gum (very small amount), cottage or cream cheese (prefer cottage cheese), cocoa and other added in goodies like flakes mixed in or vanilla paste
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Timely post. I saw this advertised recently and was going to ask how you had been finding it. Looks like you are making good use of it.

 

[p--and--t]

Anyone else who has bought the Ninja Creami Deluxe? I did and have been enjoying some icrecreams and slushies so summer is going to be fun.

Todays pineapple slushie. Just a can of pineapple and blended with a stick blender and frozen. Add some juice or water and spin in the creamie deluxe. Ive made similar with a can of mango (as mangoes are out of season)

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Some ice creams Ive made for Mr Denali, using his protein powders and a combination of soy milk, xanthum gum (very small amount), cottage or cream cheese (prefer cottage cheese), cocoa and other added in goodies like flakes mixed in or vanilla paste
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That sounds Yum.

I make a keto'sh chocolate mousse using mascarpone cheese, cream, cocoa powder and stevia. But crave something really cold more like icecream or smoothie. Think I'll have to give it a try.

All the keto icecreams I've tried to make turn out solid like ice even after modifying with some strong alcohol spirits (for the sake of science).

 

[Denali]

Timely post. I saw this advertised recently and was going to ask how you had been finding it. Looks like you are making good use of it.

Hubby wants a diet coke slushie so I was going to try soda stream pepsi made up (he likes extra bubbles so loves his soda stream) and adding lemon and lime or a blended mango into the mix for freezing. Because it needs to have some sort of sugar and the drinks are sugar free, Im looking at what i can add to it like lemons or mangoes first

 

[zig]

Hubby wants a diet coke slushie so I was going to try soda stream pepsi made up (he likes extra bubbles so loves his soda stream) and adding lemon and lime or a blended mango into the mix for freezing. Because it needs to have some sort of sugar and the drinks are sugar free, Im looking at what i can add to it like lemons or mangoes first

Sounds interesting.

 

[Denali]

Timely post. I saw this advertised recently and was going to ask how you had been finding it. Looks like you are making good use of it.

Im enjoying it but Im a throw stuff in and see how it goes person so haven't used the recipe book but I'm keeping it pretty basic. I made a chocolate ice cream with banana and it was amazing. The xanthum gum gives it a nice creamy texture but I only use a very small amount but there are other options as well, this was the easiest to buy