I used to be in the same boat with the lights, but then I bought some cheap-o local brand of smart lights I could automate and control remotely and it was simpl

I used to be in the same boat with the lights, but then I bought some cheap-o local brand of smart lights I could automate and control remotely and it was simply amazing. I have since upgraded to Philips Hues since there was some connectivity issues (plus no Apple Home support) with the cheap-o ones. I am real tempted with smart lock since I dismissed it as useless as well, but I simply don't trust that it will be secure. As for thermostat, I live in a old building so I have no central AC/Heating, but if I had you bet I would have it remotely controlled. I am running one of those "tube out the window" style ACs and I have that hooked to Hue socket and it is pretty fucking lit.