Saturday, August 16, 2025

Even the lowly canister vacuum now wants Wi-Fi access

Despite the convenience of cordless stick vacs, canister vacuums are still very much a thing for those with battery anxiety or those who want a lighter cleaner. Miele still offers over 20 different models of canister vacs in the US, but its latest is the company's first to introduce smart functionality making it yet another appliance that wants access to your home's Wi-Fi network.

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... The Electro connects to Miele's mobile app over Wi-Fi giving you another option for staying on top of those important status messages. And should it be time to replace bags or filters, you can conveniently order them directly through the app. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-08-16 08:42 PM

My first question ...

What other personal information does that app report back to its home planet?

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-08-16 08:43 PM

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