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Honeywell T-stat, wifi (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/55057321

Hey yall

Had to get an all new furnace and heat pump installed. I opted for the Honewell thermostat. I don't want this thing on my wifi. I don't need to have it connected right?

“They” are saying it has to be on wifi so it can see the outdoor temp to talk to the heat pump. Bullshit i say.

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[–] ProperlyProperTea@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 day ago

You may be able to run a wire out to an outdoor thermometer so your thermostat can just read the temperature outside.