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Internet connected devices are a mistake. Not only is there non-existent security updates for the device, it means there is a timer on the life of the functions of the device. If a device cannot function offline, you will have a gimped (or completely dead) product soon.
Case and point. Why did the device ever need the internet to run a clock? It didn't, but because it was 'smart', now it can't operate a basic time function.
This is why I prefer "smart" controls for dumb things. If the control gets bricked I can replace it or the thing will still work without it.
They say the home chargers will still work. It's just the commercial chargers that won't.