Amazon shuts down customer’s smart home devices after delivery driver’s false racism claim

[Kamaji]

Better perhaps... But that still must either be separated from internet, or you must trust that the controller does not phone home, and cannot be overridden remotely.

Their intention is telegraphed by California having the temerity to assume control over heat and air in private homes. And that with no notice whatsoever. That kind of control is addictive, and that's where it is going, you can bet money.