'Woke up sweating': Some Texans shocked to find their smart thermostats were raised remotely

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46. This isn't even on the power companies. This is on the dumbasses.

They wanted something for free. It came with a contract. It was right there. They didn't read it. They just saw "free!" Or maybe a small discount on the bill. Or what have you.

This isn't an unheard of promotion.

I also love that 78 degrees is pretty much death to these people. Then why are you living in Texas?! Just a hard eye roll all around.

We try not to use our AC overly much. Woozoo fans will do us right up until about 95. Full disclosure: We're usually around 50% humidity, so this is possible. Then we'll flick the AC to 78. It's been 108 here the past several days. Oh yeah, it's on.

I have a little sympathy. I run hot. Always have since childhood. At night, I sleep with a fan on the nightstand blowing in my face. If I'm at a hotel, that sucker is getting put as far down as it will allow me to do. In winter, if I'm in the Midwest, I will crack a window, even if it's zero degrees outside.

So, I get it. But 78 degrees and a fan should be ok for just about anyone. They will somehow live. Don't want someone messing with your thermostat? Don't sign a contract allowing someone to mess with your thermostat.