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In reply to the discussion: 'Woke up sweating': Some Texans shocked to find their smart thermostats were raised remotely [View all]IronLionZion
(45,673 posts)22. I don't trust smart thermostats
if you get it from the energy company or sign up for some special, they have access to control it. Plenty of my neighbors have trouble with their Nest thermostats after bragging about controlling it from their phone apps while away from home. Then there are divorced people who their ex will mess with their thermostat remotely.
I like the old school manual thermostat that I have complete control over.
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'Woke up sweating': Some Texans shocked to find their smart thermostats were raised remotely [View all]
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2021
OP
Probably more like Dads are sneaking to the thermostat, upping them, and not telling anyone (nt)
Hugh_Lebowski
Jun 2021
#2
Exactly..they gave them a free smart thermostat that cannot be controlled by the home owner
PortTack
Jun 2021
#12
That's an even better solution. Maybe put a table under it with a lamp and a 100 watt incandescent
PortTack
Jun 2021
#28
I've lived in the Deep South my entire life. There is a trick to enjoying it.
GulfCoast66
Jun 2021
#41