Yes, I think this has only changed this year.

It is both astounding and a shame that these cloud restrictions have been added.

With enough negative feedback to manufacturers, and a drop in unit purchases, these usage limitations can be removed on future models, similar to how touch-controls of in-car systems are starting to return to physical controls.

…or consider boycotting Bosch, due to their move towards cloud-required-to-run dishwashers.

Watch the first 30 seconds of this to see how much nonsense the Bosch 500 has going on.

ccmixter.org is a site that does this.