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[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 1 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, so they can change it while they are away from home ... for some reason.

[–] Tenderizer@aussie.zone 1 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

Because it takes time for an air conditioner to cool down the place, and it wastes energy to keep it running for 8 hours while you're at work.

[–] shneancy@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

this can easily be solved with a simple timer

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 1 points 16 hours ago

Mine has a simple program that adjusts based on a few times per day (overnight, during the day, evening). I don't need to control it from my phone while away from home.