Personally I don’t care which state actor it is, I don’t want any of them to have easy access to my data.

If they want it, they should work for it.

All your data from this device being stored on servers in China that are accessible to the Chinese government isn’t a relevant concern?

It’s not cloud free and requires online activation with the Tuya app. (I assume based on other Tuya WiFi devices)

Yup, it’s a rebranded Tuya device.

It’s a rebranded Tuya device, which can actually be used in a local only mode.

I wouldn’t trust connecting it to the Tuya online services though that is for certain.

It’s a rebranded Tuya device, and they don’t sell your data to any law enforcement or insurance.

They do however comply with Chinese laws and all your data is readily available for the Chinese government.

It’s a rebranded Tuya doorbell. So there aren’t any subscriptions, though you will be giving them all your data.

They do though, 4chan complies with US laws and regulations. They regularly hand over logs to various US agencies.

Oh yeah, I didn’t think about commercial vehicles like pickups and vans.

The hilux definitely has a proper hand brake, and their vans do too.

None of the newer Toyotas except the 86 that I’ve been have had a proper mechanical handbrake sadly :(

I just want a mechanical safety backup for the brakes, even non-EV new cars don’t have that :(