Can Alex. I don't know
Would goobermint? Absolutely, beyond any doubt. Look at the jackwads in there, what they have done.
A utility company locked thousands of customers out of their “smart” thermostats in Colorado
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Can Alex. I don't know
Would goobermint? Absolutely, beyond any doubt. Look at the jackwads in there, what they have done.
Yes, yes and yes.
As pointed out, smart meters can't turn off individual appliances and HVAC systems. Smart thermostats however, can be controlled centrally. The operative part is whether the user agreement contains language that "opts you into" central control.
Some of the systems have been set up to do that, some haven't. Just understand that if you can control your appliance(s) remotely, then the supplier can too. I really don't care all that much about smart meters because the power company already has the ability to shut you off on command.
I do NOT allow remote access controls on any of my personally purchased equipment. The only user supplied equipment in my home is the cable/internet because same as the power company, they can shut you off remotely anyway.
If you get a smart appliance then probably so. Smart fridg, washer and drier, elec stove. Anything connected to the Internet will be up for remote control by you or the powers that be.
I wonder if the smart meters can just cut one leg of power in turn disabling 220v feed? That would kill the power hungry appliances a/c, stove, dryer, etc...
