Yeah it’s all very stupid. We got rid of it all and are grateful to have dimmer switches on the walls. The occasional smart socket is nice but home lighting is a solved problem that phones don’t make better.

I agree - I'm a few steps away from going full luddite and running only dimmable incandescents and kerosene lanterns.

https://www.sevarg.net/tag/lights/

What's the old joke about technology?

    Tech enthusiasts: My entire house is smart. 

    Tech workers: The only piece of technology in my house is a printer and I keep a gun next to it so I can shoot it if it makes a noise I don't recognize.

Agree, I think it's better to just keep it simple at first and add on smart stuff later. That gives me time for research as well.