[quote=FlyerInHi]spdrun, I have used thermostat that have dial up interfaces back in the day.
Nest is the only one with auto away features as far as I know.
True, smart home companies want the data. They are working with utility companies.
SDGE gives out free ecobee thermostats if you allow them to mess with your temperature during peak demand.[/quote]
Looked at the ecobee offer from SDGE since I just bought one. The one they are offering is a cheaper model. The Ecobee3 that I bought has the remote temp sensor support which I bought it for and also the auto way feature but not planning on using that.
