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Re:ML is not that good at predicting consumers' choices by mbesto on Thursday July 21, 2022 @05:18PM (#32185224)
I've always heard this, and so when I went for my first smart thermometer I went straight to Ecobee (which I'm very happy with btw).

So I gotta ask HN...what the heck was so popular about Nests?! It's one thing to be go after shiny lures like new iPhone apps or luxury items...but a Thermostat?!

Mind boggling...

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Re:ML is not that good at predicting consumers' choices by Eugr on Thursday July 21, 2022 @06:33PM (#32186060)
It looks good on the wall, has a bright large display that lights up when you approach and intuitive enough for non-techies to operate. Also it can be installed without a common wire.
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Re:ML is not that good at predicting consumers' choices by bqmjjx0kac on Thursday July 21, 2022 @07:10PM (#32186394)
And you can control it from your phone, or with your voice by talking to Google assistant.
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Re:ML is not that good at predicting consumers' choices by AlexandrB on Thursday July 21, 2022 @11:06PM (#32188002)
The industrial design of the thing is really nice. I wish someone could/would copy them. I don't use any of the smart features nor do I connect it to the app, but it's still the nicest looking thermostat out there.
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