Ditto here.
Our utility is giving away free high tech thermostats.
I almost jumped on the chance, but then I did some investigation.
Yes, they can set your temperature remotely to whatever they want!
No way Jose!
The old one is just perfect!.
My utility here has tried the same thing. They also send me “useful tips” from time to time. Useful tips that I applied to my house a long time ago or couldn’t afford, such as new windows. (old ones are double pane anyway)
Now those emails are deleted without opening.
My useful tip for them is ‘You supply me gas, I’ll pay the bill and apart from that we have no contact. Mmmmm kay?’ LOL