Sorry, that's bullshit. Automatic updates are one of the worst ideas about IoT devices, because the updates almost always remove functionality. Manufacturers have been known to remove key functionality, or just straight out brick recently sold devices when they have liability concerns or their business plan changes and they don't want people using the old devices anymore.

  - http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/4/11362928/google-nest-revolv-shutdown-smart-home-products

  - https://nest.com/support/article/Nest-Protect-Safety