I bought a honeywell version that's half the cost. I'm not that lazy that I need a thermostat to tell me when I'll be home and when I won't. I can preemptively

I bought a honeywell version that's half the cost. I'm not that lazy that I need a thermostat to tell me when I'll be home and when I won't. I can preemptively adjust the thermostat schedule as my schedule changes - rather than wait for Nest to figure it out (and waste energy bill). Through the web interface or app it's so easy even a caveman can do it. Also, maybe I'm the only person who is not in love with the design of the nest. One of my friends has one and my eyes instantly drew to it - not because it was beautiful but because it stuck out like a sore thumb. The honeywell version looks like a regular thermostat. I don't need something that tells my guests I have disposable income. About the smoke detector: You can purchase a smoke alarm that would alert you, or the fire department. It costs $30. http://simplisafe.com/smoke-detector http://simplisafe.com/smoke-detector Admittedly the Nest also includes a Carbon monoxide, which costs $50 from Simplisafe. However (and someone can correct me if I'm wrong) you don't need as many Carbon Monoxide detectors as Smoke Detectors. The Simplisafe requires a monthly fee for the monitoring - but anyone who wants an automated house is probably looking for an automated security monitoring system and it doesn't cost extra to add more components.