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by mattycannz 2581 days ago
Ability to control your thermostat from anywhere in the world > remote control
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panarky 2581 days ago
Why do you have to control the temperature in places you aren't in?
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TimothyBJacobs 2581 days ago
To prevent your pipes from exploding or other equipment breaking. To have your home at a suitable temperature when you get back from an extended stay away.
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panarky 2581 days ago
> To prevent your pipes from exploding

Seems like a thermostat could do that.

How did people keep their pipes from exploding before Nest?

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