>https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/texas/remote-thermostat-adjustment-texas-energy-shortage/285-5acf2bc5-54b7-4160-bffe-1f9a5ef4362a
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Get a dumb thermostat
https://www.howtogeek.com/355852/you-don%E2%80%99t-need-a-smart-thermostat/
Wire a thermostat
https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/wiring-a-thermostat/9ba683603be9fa5395fab908af393aa