Paging COSO Hive Mind:

I am interested in installing a WiFi thermostat for remote control, scheduling, multiple users, and potential energy savings.

Google Nest Thermostat ticks all the boxes, and for a good price. Are there any serious security concerns with current models beyond the usual Google stuff? The exploits I'm reading about are all from 2014-2016.

It would be on an isolated VLAN, and my pi-hole would minimize the data sent to the Googleship.

Thoughts? Better options?

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@voltronic
Legit, anything that connects your home to the internet is a security issue. IOT devices, like smart thermostats, are notoriously bad for security and can be used to gain access to your whole home network.

@ArcturusSaDiablo
I'm aware; that's why the VLAN. I already have that set up for my Wyze camera, the only IoT device I currently own. My printer is also blocked from external access, because that's another big vulnerability.

I'm just asking if this particular Nest device has anything significantI should be aware of.

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