I wouldn't be surprised if we get internet-only appliances soon, which charge customers on a pay-per-use basis. Considering the low margins on the average whitegoods, it could be an attractive business model to bundle the consumables with the hardware as part of a subscription/PAYG model.
Or you could lockdown certain modes and temperatures behind a paywall. Similar how the car industry is already doing it.
Or you could lockdown certain modes and temperatures behind a paywall. Similar how the car industry is already doing it.