Does that mean I can talk with my Nest Thermostat without paying $5? Edit: yes, seemingly. Good, now I can get rid of my Honeywell/Resideo thermostats that cam

Does that mean I can talk with my Nest Thermostat without paying $5? Edit: yes, seemingly. Good, now I can get rid of my Honeywell/Resideo thermostats that came with the house. If you ever had a Nest (one that learns how long it takes to heat up a room and preemptively shuts down heating) you'll never want a dumb one afterwards.