I agree with some of these points, but disagree vehemently with others. > A smart thermostat could save a lot of money in a hotel. It would save pennies in a 2

I agree with some of these points, but disagree vehemently with others. > A smart thermostat could save a lot of money in a hotel. It would save pennies in a 2 bedroom apartment. My smart thermostat has paid for itself multiple times over. Not to mention, it's made my home significantly more comfortable (due mostly in part to the ability to have a temperature sensor in my bedroom). Could it have been done without being connected to my wifi? Probably. But it was fairly inexpensive, it's saving me money, and it's doing its job. It's simply false to assert that the devices mentioned serve no utility for _any_ consumers just because you don't find them useful.