Re: Why I won't be buying a Nest Protect

[Marc Guardiani <news.guardiani@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 3/10/2014 4:18 PM, Josepi wrote:
> WTF would anybody want a thermostat on Wi-Fi to remote control it anyway?
>
> Get a programmable unit, with a vacation setting and set it up and
> forget about it.
>
> Or perhaps you want Google to control your heat for you? Maybe spy on
> you so they know when you are home?
>
> Talk about abuse of technology.
>
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> "Rob"  wrote in message news:uYidnZ54RI4yumTPnZ2dnUVZ8lCdnZ2d@xxxxxxxxx
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> My views on this device and how it fits with my existing home automation
> system:
> http://www.dreamgreenhouse.com/features/2013/nestprotect/index.php
>
> Rob

I've heard the Nest thermostats are a hit with owners of rental
property. It allows them to adjust the temperature before/after a tenant
arrives/leaves without the necessity of physically driving out to the
property.

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Marc