Sometimes I find “smart” features more annoying than useful

When a simple tool starts needing Wi-Fi, updates, or an app just to do its basic job, it can feel like the “smart” part is getting in the way of the actual usefulness. A lot of people prefer things that just work without extra setup or dependencies.

For example, a normal scale: you step on it, see your weight, done.
But a “smart” one might force you to open an app, create an account, and sync data just to get the same number