More Systems Gone

So my Starling hub updated today. That means that it no longer supports my legacy Nest login. 

Because I’m adamantly opposed to being forced to link my house to Google, I’ve retired the Starling. 

The practical upshot is that my Nest devices are no longer linked to HomeKit.  Now I have to use the Nest Application to control the thermostat, and the remaining Nest Protect is no longer accessible to HomeKit.

This was going to happen anyway in October. It’s just a few months ahead of schedule. 

It’s weird, it feels like the house is dying around me. That’s not a good feeling and adds to a bit of depression.

I’ve decided no more smart devices until, and unless, I’ve either got a new home or a job where I’m staying here in this house.

If it’s the former, I’ll probably be in an apartment and smart thermostats or smoke alarms. If it’s the latter, then whatever may come, I’m avoiding Google products from here on out.

It’s a pity, the Starling was a cool idea. It linked Nest/Google devices to HomeKit functionality. It was one of those things that was neat and just worked. Until today.

It’s a pity, I’m fairly certain that I’m not the only person that doesn’t appreciate Google being so damn intrusive.