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Re: Amazon Dash Button

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Post by lkbm »

xux wrote: post #30

Not sure why there's so much doubt about itss use. This is amazing for things like detergent. When I run out of detergent, I don't want to add it to shopping list. I don't want to remember when to buy. I just want it outside my door before I run out! This applies to any item that I don't feel like buying but have to buy regularly.

I was just thinking how this is a good idea that doesn't really apply to my living situation. And then my housemates started bugging me about ordering more printer toner.

Can I get a Dash button for any random product? 'Cause I want, well, pretty much just one.

Re: Amazon Dash Button

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Post by cjrp »

3princip wrote: post #14

This looks awful. Imagine a house full of branded buttons. Yuk. Though I'm sure my toddler would love pressing them endlessly. And all that packaging in the video, the horror. It must an April fools joke.

Put the button for your laundry detergent where you keep the laundry detergent - presumably somewhere a toddler can't get to.

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Post by antr »

3princip wrote: post #14

This looks awful. Imagine a house full of branded buttons. Yuk. Though I'm sure my toddler would love pressing them endlessly. And all that packaging in the video, the horror. It must an April fools joke.

You think having branded buttons is bad? Imagine having kids in a house full of buttons ;-)

Re: Amazon Dash Button

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Post by jader201 »

walterbell wrote: post #44
jader201 wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The timing is terrible. Even if it's not a joke, they've just set themselves up for this exact comment. Surely someone would have thought of this? Just seems like a really bad choice -- too bad for a company like Amazon to make (the timing, that is, coupled with a highly-branded product like this).

It's excellent timing, no one knows if it's a "joke". Amazon gets coverage either way.

I guess, if your philosophy is "bad coverage is still coverage". But hasn't this happened with an Amazon product announcement before, and backfired? Amazon Echo comes to mind.

Not even sure that was around April fools, but my point is, bad coverage can, and has often, backfired.

Re: Amazon Dash Button

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Post by walterbell »

tonyhb wrote: post #15

It's not just a physical button — it's an API. If you develop a hardware product you can apparently integrate with Dash to order supplies from the embedded controller. Information is here: https://www.amazon.com/oc/dash-replenishment-service Apparently, Whirlpool washing machines and Brita water filters will be using it. This doesn't help for basics like paper towels, but it would work for paper towel holders (if it'…

Is there a one-click IoT purchase/event/signal patent? There must be many open, generic BLE buttons which can trigger users events, sending recurring orders directly to a vendor, without needing to go through a middleman API.

Re: Amazon Dash Button

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Post by teddyuk »

bentcorner wrote: post #45
dlgeek wrote: post #19

The most interesting part of this is the "Dash Replenishment Service" linked at the bottom of the page. Looks like they're building APIs to insert the service back-end into appliances - they give an example of a coffee maker that automatically orders beans when it runs low. They list several partners who are going to release products using it - Brita water filters (buys new filters), Whirlpool washer/dryer (detergent…

What you need is RFID and smart garbage cans. When you throw something out, it orders itself for you to be on the doorstep the next morning. ♫ The cat came back, the very next day ♫

no, i don't want auto ordering I wat ordering when i say so a button that i can push is perfect

Re: Amazon Dash Button

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Post by morgo »

This would work great in an office environment. If it's an API, it would be great if there is a chance for an office admin to manage requests as well (i.e. still easier to buy milk from the store; additional coffee cartridges may be in storage locally somewhere.)

Re: Amazon Dash Button

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Post by teddyuk »

jader201 wrote: post #50
wspeirs wrote: post #35

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I'd worry about an appliance too quickly re-ordering. My printer refused to print because it thought the toner was all gone. A black marker to the sensor on the side of the toner and I'm back and printing. It's been almost a month now and still going strong.

Similarly, I can definitely see Brita ordering these prematurely, based on their (IMO) very aggressive refill recommendations.

which is why a button makes so much sense, auto ordering is bad, this seems much better
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