I guess you have an app for it on your phone, that is already connected to the Internet. Setting up a local device to device connection can be tricky. I had some app controlled robot toy that would only by disconnecting the wifi from the router, and use it to build its own exclusive connection to the toy to stream camera feed, command etc.
Bluetooth has a very limited range and might not work through walls. And by using a cheap controller with WiFi, the company saves on physical buttons and displays.
Yes, but there are standards that exist specifically to help with this. Matter, Thread, Zigbee. And proprietary solutions Google Home, Apple HomeKit. They could have used any of these.
I guess you have an app for it on your phone, that is already connected to the Internet. Setting up a local device to device connection can be tricky. I had some app controlled robot toy that would only by disconnecting the wifi from the router, and use it to build its own exclusive connection to the toy to stream camera feed, command etc.
Bluetooth has a very limited range and might not work through walls. And by using a cheap controller with WiFi, the company saves on physical buttons and displays.
Yes, but there are standards that exist specifically to help with this. Matter, Thread, Zigbee. And proprietary solutions Google Home, Apple HomeKit. They could have used any of these.