03-17-2018, 08:39 AM
If I pull the modem: pros & cons?
This week, I received a Phillips Respironics Dream Station. (It replaced my 9 year old faithful friend, who expired from daily use.) The DME "coach" for this new CPAP tried to make it sound like the cell modem that was pre-installed should NEVER be removed. In the most condescending way possible, she tried to list the benefits of the modem...............as SHE sees them.
To clarify, I'm NOT a person who's in denial about the need for CPAP. I've been a faithful user since the sleep study showed 96 AHI, before I got my first machine. I fully recognize the life quality improvement that it has made to my life. Being 6 days without one was miserable and the bureaucratic delay was taxing on my patience.
The Dreammapper software is a benefit to me, personally. I appreciate being able to read the stats on my computer and via Bluetooth on my smart phone.
BUT, I resent the fact that a cellular modem can triangulate my location at any moment or wherever I choose to travel. I also resent the fact that the DME chick can change my settings, at will, and that they will send reminders and supply replenishment messages through my machine.
With my first machine, I was fine with an SD memory card, and the new machine still has one. But adding the spy modem is just too much. I'm relieved to know that this one CAN be eliminated instead of the ResMed's AirSense 10 that is embedded.
That thing makes me think of a familiar tune:
It knows WHERE you've been sleeping,
It knows if you're awake,
It knows if you're compliant or not,
So remove it for security sake!
If I pull it now, will the insurance have an issue, since it's it's a replacement with a 4 month payment?
When I pull it, will the Blue tooth still work for my smart phone?
Please understand that if you're one of the posters who cannot see the privacy / security issue, I'm not interested in a philosophical debate. It's going to be yanked out either now, or after it's all paid for in four months.
What I'm looking for are practical pros & cons of what I'll have to deal with WHEN I remove it from the machine.
To clarify, I'm NOT a person who's in denial about the need for CPAP. I've been a faithful user since the sleep study showed 96 AHI, before I got my first machine. I fully recognize the life quality improvement that it has made to my life. Being 6 days without one was miserable and the bureaucratic delay was taxing on my patience.
The Dreammapper software is a benefit to me, personally. I appreciate being able to read the stats on my computer and via Bluetooth on my smart phone.
BUT, I resent the fact that a cellular modem can triangulate my location at any moment or wherever I choose to travel. I also resent the fact that the DME chick can change my settings, at will, and that they will send reminders and supply replenishment messages through my machine.
With my first machine, I was fine with an SD memory card, and the new machine still has one. But adding the spy modem is just too much. I'm relieved to know that this one CAN be eliminated instead of the ResMed's AirSense 10 that is embedded.
That thing makes me think of a familiar tune:
It knows WHERE you've been sleeping,
It knows if you're awake,
It knows if you're compliant or not,
So remove it for security sake!
If I pull it now, will the insurance have an issue, since it's it's a replacement with a 4 month payment?
When I pull it, will the Blue tooth still work for my smart phone?
Please understand that if you're one of the posters who cannot see the privacy / security issue, I'm not interested in a philosophical debate. It's going to be yanked out either now, or after it's all paid for in four months.
What I'm looking for are practical pros & cons of what I'll have to deal with WHEN I remove it from the machine.
