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Tech-Savvy Cat Captivates TikTok with Thermostat Skills

1/1/2026

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A TikTok video by user @tiaxbrdly shows their black cat adjusting the wall thermostat.
The clip was shared on December 15 and has more than 103,000 views and 13,000 likes.
Viewers related it to their own experiences with tech-savvy pets, sharing anecdotes about cats demanding heat or using smart devices.
Newsweek invites viewers to share pet videos for a chance to be featured in its Pet of the Week lineup.

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Story summary

A TikTok video by user @tiaxbrdly shows their black cat adjusting the wall thermostat.
The clip was shared on December 15 and has more than 103,000 views and 13,000 likes.
Viewers related it to their own experiences with tech-savvy pets, sharing anecdotes about cats demanding heat or using smart devices.
Newsweek invites viewers to share pet videos for a chance to be featured in its Pet of the Week lineup.