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Google announced the end of support for early Nest Thermostats in a support document earlier this year that largely flew under the radar. As of October 25, first and second generation units released in 2011 and 2012, respectively, will be unpaired and removed from the Google Nest or Google Home app.
Users will no longer be able to control their thermostats remotely via their smartphone, receive notifications, or change settings from a mobile device. End-of-support also disables third-party assistants and other cloud-based features including multi-device Eco mode and Nest Protect connectivity.
They know when you come and go, and what you are doing when you are at home.
It absolutely did bring the surveillance state into the home. You welcomed it. They took that data, added it to all the rest, and created algorithms that engendered engagement that absolutely led to the division you see in your society, and to Trump.
You were ignorant to the intent, and the uses even seemingly benign data can be put to then. Clearly you still are now.