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MFA for Smart Home devices is a really good idea given the security problems they present. You’re not locking each thermostat adjustment, you’re locking the ability to log in on a device to adjust the thermostat.
A Nest doesn't have to be connected to a network, at all. They're wired to your climate system the same way as a dumb thermostat. If you don't need remote control of your temperature--and I'm gonna be real here, does anyone need remote control of the climate system?--disconnect it from the network.
It's a dial that turns your temperature up and down. I haven't adjusted mine since, like, August.
I dunno about need, but being snuggled up in bed and changing the temperature from your phone is pretty great.
I wasn’t aware you could use a Nest without an account. If that’s possible, absolutely no need for MFA. If you use a throwaway account and don’t connect the device to a network, then there’s no reason to pay the premium for the device.
Whether or not the device is connected to a network has little bearing on securing the account. Usually you’re getting a smart thermostat to control it remotely or for a savings program with your power company which requires at least the account be connected. You don’t want that to be exposed ergo you want MFA.
Mine was inherited from the previous owners. At my insistence they factory reset any devices they left around the house. When I moved in, I turned on the nest and discovered that it worked fine with no configuration whatsoever. It's just controlling the current on two wires, with a fancy display. I've never had a reason to change it from that.
I do agree, but, when you have 2 people at home sucking on your paycheck and messing with the thermostat you pay for when you're not at home it's nice to have.
Edit: I don't have a smart thermostat and never plan to buy one. I kinda like owning the things I buy
But muh learnin'