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The worlds worst IoT idea is almost fully funded

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Re: The worlds worst IoT idea is almost fully funded

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Post by bryanrasmussen »

flukus wrote: post #29
lawwantsin17 wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's a remote incendiary device. That anyone can just buy and use to burn down any structure with no barrier to entry. That's the point. Why are people so obtuse?

If you want to burn down a structure then a molotov cocktail is a lower barrier to entry and requires less access than this candle would. And if you have the access necessary the a remote control kids toy plus some fuel would be almost as easy. At best this gives some plausible deniability. If a lot of people really wanted to start fires I think we'd see more fires.

I don't even think it gives really any plausible deniability, I don't think you could buy this, burn down your house, and expect to collect the insurance.

If I was going to burn down something it's not really great.

Re: The worlds worst IoT idea is almost fully funded

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Post by testHNac »

I see a demand from people making wedding videos - a couple in a romantic backdrop and suddenly candles light up.

Other than that I am not sure. Wonder if the ignition device is height adjustable. If I have a half used candle, where the wick doesn't reach the ignition device - I guess I will need to replace the candle.

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Post by winrid »

Nasrudith wrote: post #24

The real punchline is that it has a /reminder/ to blow out the candle. If they were remotely concerned about safety it would involve local timers which reliably extinguish it even if it lost power and the battery died. That would still have "cat knocked it over onto flammables" risks but it would actually be less dangerous than conventional candles.

Well, that mechanism would make the candle a lot less attractive unless they found a way to completely change the style.

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Post by sunnydayddr »

aaron695 wrote: post #28
sunnydayddr wrote: post #27

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What is the use case for lighting a candle remotely? This seems a lot worse than a candle with a physical ignition button on it.

You walk home and get 10 candles going, and in places you can't reach. I think the use case is incredibly obvious. Exactly the same as lighting! And smells too if you want. Being IoT it is also safer than candles once you solve the lighting it safely without being able to see it issue. If a cat physically knocks it over it can warn you, normal candles don't. You could argue it'll make candles more common and cause mo…

If you're lighting them in places you can't reach, that seems to imply that you will not be able to put them out easily either, and it sounds like there is no off switch for this smart candle-- you have to do it by hand.

Warning you when they knock over would be pretty neat though. I hope that feature is implemented in this product.

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Post by tuesday20 »

aaron695 wrote: post #28
sunnydayddr wrote: post #27

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What is the use case for lighting a candle remotely? This seems a lot worse than a candle with a physical ignition button on it.

You walk home and get 10 candles going, and in places you can't reach. I think the use case is incredibly obvious. Exactly the same as lighting! And smells too if you want. Being IoT it is also safer than candles once you solve the lighting it safely without being able to see it issue. If a cat physically knocks it over it can warn you, normal candles don't. You could argue it'll make candles more common and cause mo…

in places you can’t reach

I am not sure if you’re trolling or serious. Why would anyone want a candle in places they can reach?

Has humanity become so lazy that we have candles at home, but think it is too much effort to find a match and light them???

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