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TwinFinTriggerFish t1_iy9oo24 wrote

Google in control of my heat... No thanks. I'll keep my privacy thanks

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MavDrake OP t1_iy9sq77 wrote

Beware of those 5G waves too /s

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TwinFinTriggerFish t1_iy9ty7x wrote

Lol have o problem with the G's, G men within reason, the privacy thing is a low issue. I don't like not being in control but whatever. My phone freezes at least once a day. I don't need that in a thermostat. I'm also heat sensitive. I can't do too cold so any temp restrictions on top heat is bad, and frankly I grew up with a wood burning stove. A set on top thermostat is ok by me. I'm not hesitant to change I just want it to actually work.

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MavDrake OP t1_iy9uffj wrote

My pops has had his nest for 3 years or so... 0 issues and he loves it. He says it's saved him money and great for when he's traveling.

Granted he's got his home smart teched out. From solar pannels with battery backup to a smart garage door opener.

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TwinFinTriggerFish t1_iy9wtxp wrote

I'd only have that and one of those door bell cam things no panels yet

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MavDrake OP t1_iy9xaqd wrote

The panels are great.. he's paid them off and free sailing now. No bills year round and he even runs his hot tub year round.

He does use oil for heat but that's his next thing to tackle.

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Jack__Squat t1_iy9ubq3 wrote

I've never seen an article or study that this is actually happening. I've seen plenty that say it's possible. Or that we may get some opt-in feature for a cost savings, but I've never read that it's being done by force. I've had 2 smart thermostats for almost 10 years, not once has my heat gone down without me changing it. Why would they even want to. Assuming a grand conspiracy is in place the oil barons pulling the strings would want me to burn more oil or use more juice so they can bill me.

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TwinFinTriggerFish t1_iy9vr7g wrote

No no conspiracy. I'm not that type. Nuts sure not tin foil though. I'm more talking about ok I set it low when I leave. It freezes and locks up. I come home it isn't warm and I am now stuck. I don't think they would turn it down on me

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