"unless you are irretrievably dense."
I wondered how long it would take for the thread to use insulting language.
Having previously done Home Care, for adults with a range of MH and physical disabilities, I can see why this could be useful.
The Care Worker/acting Manager in charge of supported, but self contained Unit could use this method, it would ensure greater privacy for the tenants.
I can't afford to have the heating on, but if I could I would use this, my DD is quite independant (LD's) but doesn't always have the attention span needed for heating/cooking controls.
My eldest doesn't because if her ADHD and Dyslexua, she is now an adult but often leaves the heating in, her and her partner are on call and wirk various shifts.
If the technology is available, then why not develop it?
It probably won't cost anymore to have it included as standard in the future and those in HA, Rented accommodation etc can't install controls, if they don't come as standard, or are managed by British Gas.
Again, many MN posters just don't seen to realise that we all live different lives and your set up at home, isn't everyone else's.