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Yeah, remote HVAC is great. I also like the smart door lock that auto-unlocks as I walk up to it so I don't need to deal with keys... though that doesn't always great and I end up having to use the fingerprint reader to unlock it. It is still nice to be able to unlock the door remotely to let my neighbor bring in our packages while we're gone or to feed the dog if I'm working late.
I keep thinking about getting a fob system. I installed a keypad for myself and that is awesome.
The fingerprint reader works well. I don't like using keypads much, but they do work well.
The smart doorbell hasn't done much yet (and hopefully won't ever be needed to do anything), but it is nice to be able to set my doorbell ring to be a fart sound. It is both funny and doesn't make my dog bark at the doorbell.