I don't find it annoying particularly, but that's probably because a single tactile button push in my old 2004 Chrysler changes the HVAC settings from auto to m

I don't find it annoying particularly, but that's probably because a single tactile button push in my old 2004 Chrysler changes the HVAC settings from auto to manual. Still prefer the set it and forget it thermostat, however. Having both options is best, which is precisely what the article was about, and we're not in disagreement here, to be clear. Was merely discussing the merits of climate controlled hvac.