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How about this scenario. You leave on a two week trip. After
leaving, you can't remember if you turned down the thermostat and
set it on hold.

So I call my (friend, relative, neighbor, co-worker, etc) who I've
already arranged for them to check on my house every once in a while (or
at least gave them a spare key) and ask them to check on the thermostat
setting.

With the internet system, you can do it via the internet.

I suppose - if you're a loner, have no relatives or friends, etc.