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A utility company locked thousands of customers out of their “smart” thermostats in Colorado
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<blockquote data-quote="Glocktogo" data-source="post: 4329450" data-attributes="member: 1132"><p>Yes, yes and yes.</p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Glocktogo, post: 4329450, member: 1132"] 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. [/QUOTE]
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