The Promise of the IoT
I'm still optimistic despite some personal setbacks.
A few weeks ago, I finally moved into my new home in Arizona. Although I was tempted. I didn't go crazy selecting features for my house. (The motorized shade for the 20-feet of glass was too cool to pass up.) To be sure, I certainly could have opted for any number of smart appliances.
While setting up my Wi-Fi network, I noticed that that I could connect my thermostat via an app for my iPhone. (Cool, I thought, and I didn't buy a Nest.) After noodling with my settings for 30 minutes, I still couldn't get my network to recognize my thermostat. A bit miffed, I called the manufacturer's 1-800 number.
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