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While I personally like some of the extras a smart home can do for me, we can all agree that we’re being sold a bunch of bs that doesn’t work well for anyone.
Basic rules for smart devices should start with
The problem is manufacturers highly advertise devices that violate these rules, that serve them before you, where you are the product, and a standard person will find it difficult to even learn they have options
Yes, I agree. If one is going to do it, local no services required, replaceable. Very much so.