You should read “Unauthorized Bread” by Cory Doctorow. It is online. About a time in the future where things like toasters can be had for low cost or free but it has to be online. The fun starts when the toaster company goes bankrupt, and no one can make toast until the customer list goes to a new buyer. . . unless you can illegally hack the toaster.
On-line toaster -
So, you need a lot of download to get enough amps to heat the coils and heat the bread.
Message from computer - “Internet Slow, bread will be done in 22 hours”