How did my Note 4 know my Home WiFi Network Key?

I signed up into my main gmail account on my brand new Note 4 and immediately connected to my home WiFi network without asking me the Key. I presume it is saved somewhere in my gmail account along with my contacts and calendar info.
This implies if someone can get to your gmail account, they may be able to access the home WiFi key. Very dangerous in my opinion!
Has anyone else seen this situation? Know where actually this information stored?

HRA95035, I know that would peak my curiosity just the same. While we would have limited resources on Googles mail platform or where the WiFi keys would actually be saved with Google, you would be able to turn this setting off within your device. To do so you can go into Settings, Backup & Reset and you will see the "Back up my data." If checked this will save app data, WiFi passwords, and other device settings and to disable you can uncheck the box. Hope this helps!
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