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Re:Google chief: I'd disclose smart speakers before guests e... by barneygale on Thursday October 17, 2019 @01:29PM (#21284331)
> The Nest thermostat allows me to control the heat remotely.

On a flat you're renting out? That's insanely unethical.

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Re:Google chief: I'd disclose smart speakers before guests e... by ahupp on Thursday October 17, 2019 @02:49PM (#21285205)
The comment specifically says: "I can adjust the heat to 55 when nobody is there which saves a lot of money and more importantly I can ensure the heat is not turned off (which could cause frozen pipes) which some guests do for some reason."
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