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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK
How do they know about my new wifi enabled SMART thermostat??😡
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Couple of different ways. Most likely is simply that you downloaded the app. When you do that you are likely
de facto agreeing to let them use your subject-matter-related info (interest in temp control apps for smart thermostats) and it gets provided to others. Even if it's someone else's app, the app store that allows it to be there available for you gets their 10% for their Big Guy via sale of your information.
The other possible way is that the power company is doing a drive-around in the neighborhood reading their own smart meters and your device popped up on your network. How is the security on your thermostat and your wi-fi point...?