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> SIMPLE WIRELESS PROGRAMMING The iNX is easily programmed using our industry-leading Field Service App, available for iOS® & Android® – no expensive software or proprietary devices required! The app allows technicians to configure system settings and sounds, as well as access actionable data on button counts, flashing cycles, and more.

Security not included!

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The S in IoT stands for Security.

I thought it stood for a shorter word.

https://www.reddit.com/r/theinternetofshit/

At work we used to say that “security puts the ‘no’ in ‘innovation’”.

H/t Baggott if he’s reading. ;-)

It can be secure.....

Or it can work.

Not both

Choose two from: security, accuracy, and speed.

And what you actually get is the remaining one?

Lowest price

They said "The app allows technicians to configure system settings and sounds"; They never said the app _doesn't_ allow _non-technicians_ to do the same. What's the big deal?

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