I wasn’t aware you could use a Nest without an account. If that’s possible, absolutely no need for MFA. If you use a throwaway account and don’t connect the device to a network, then there’s no reason to pay the premium for the device.
Whether or not the device is connected to a network has little bearing on securing the account. Usually you’re getting a smart thermostat to control it remotely or for a savings program with your power company which requires at least the account be connected. You don’t want that to be exposed ergo you want MFA.
Mine was inherited from the previous owners. At my insistence they factory reset any devices they left around the house. When I moved in, I turned on the nest and discovered that it worked fine with no configuration whatsoever. It’s just controlling the current on two wires, with a fancy display. I’ve never had a reason to change it from that.
I wasn’t aware you could use a Nest without an account. If that’s possible, absolutely no need for MFA. If you use a throwaway account and don’t connect the device to a network, then there’s no reason to pay the premium for the device.
Whether or not the device is connected to a network has little bearing on securing the account. Usually you’re getting a smart thermostat to control it remotely or for a savings program with your power company which requires at least the account be connected. You don’t want that to be exposed ergo you want MFA.
Mine was inherited from the previous owners. At my insistence they factory reset any devices they left around the house. When I moved in, I turned on the nest and discovered that it worked fine with no configuration whatsoever. It’s just controlling the current on two wires, with a fancy display. I’ve never had a reason to change it from that.