Yes, “why bother?” works for most. Those of us who do, or don’t, want “smart home” don’t need to justify it. For those who do . . . Should be simple installat

Yes, “why bother?” works for most. Those of us who do, or don’t, want “smart home” don’t need to justify it. For those who do . . . Should be simple installation matching existing patterns. Switch & outlet covers shouldn’t need to change, as there’s just enough failure to fit to make updates unworkable (haven’t seen any smart switches fit a 2-3 switch cover plate). Blend traditional operation with smart (smart wireless switch next to normal wired switch annoyingly interfere). Don’t compel grouping of lights (wife’s light must not be coupled with mine in automatons). Ensure sensible symbiosis (“on at sunset, off at 9pm” shouldn’t leave light on when sunset is 9:02pm). Stay on the right network (I have two). The problems are petty and easily fixed - yet nobody wants to solve them.