Good for you, I’m glad you know so many things. Your knowledge is above average.

Cloud service purchaser doesn’t realize the system is ONLY a cloud service. Much like the commenters here, these bed owners are asking the same thing" why the fuck does a bed NEED to be connected to the internet?

I would have assumed it allows a direct connection between the controller and your phone. While I fucking hate the need for a wireless device to control my sleep Number (paid for a Bluetooth remote though), none of us can ignore the fact the gen pop loves having apps for the most basic of functions.

No, but “bricked up” is slightly more accurate for beds that got stuck fully erect and got bed-privism when they overheated