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That opinion is incorrect.
See following related info sec articles detailing security vulnerabilities in the widely used NEST smart thermostat.
Also remember that the Target data breach, one of nation’s most damaging incidents, was accomplished to Point of Sale systems via gaining network access through a HVAC network vulnerability.

How Hackers Could Use A Nest Thermostat As An Entry Point Into ...

www.forbes.com/ sites/ aarontilley/ 2015/ 03/ ... Proxy Highlight

Mar 6, 2015 ... Security researcher TrapX Security is showing off how hacking an ... The research is an example of the possible vulnerabilities we’re exposing ... it that would stop your thermostat data from being sent back to Nest’s servers.
Smart Nest Thermostat: A Smart Spy in Your Home - Black Hat

https://www.blackhat.com/ docs/ us-14/ materials/... Proxy Highlight

The Nest Thermostat is a smart home automation device that aims to learn a user’s ... security vulnerabilities similar to those found in other computer systems. ... and wearable devices collect usage information and other data and send it to a ...
Securing the Nest Thermostat - Schneier on Security

https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2014/07/securi... Proxy Highlight

Jul 22, 2014 ... A group of hackers are using a vulnerability in the Nest thermostat to secure it against Nest’s remote data collection. Tags: Google, hacking ...
Digging Deeper Into Nest Security | Symantec Connect Community

www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/digging-deeper-nest... Proxy Highlight

Jan 29, 2014 ... Bob Shaker’s compelling “Consider Security Before Building Your Nest” ... What other Nest smart home device vulnerabilities might be lurking in the ... Google has promised that Googlefying your Nest data will be 100% opt-in ...

RE: “...was thought that no one could hack past it) by getting into their smart thermostat.<<

They do that same nonsense on NCIS and Scorpion all the time. Not realistic.”