Is your electric company remotely adjusting your thermostat? Amid Texas heat, some are


Despite energy companies assuring customers that they could opt out of temperature adjustments at any time, some smart thermostat users have said that they were unable to do so. — Google

A year ago, a Houston Reddit board user noticed something strange was happening in his home. His smart thermostat was changing temperatures, but no one had touched it.

“We noticed since yesterday smart thermostats like Nest or Ecobee are changing temp to 78°F (25°C) automatically,” the person wrote. “We have eight for sure cases among family and friends.”

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