I do the same. Everything “smart” that I need I build myself. Just buy a few esp32 or arduinos and write it up or use it with node red. It’s not hard if you kn

I do the same. Everything “smart” that I need I build myself. Just buy a few esp32 or arduinos and write it up or use it with node red. It’s not hard if you know a little programming and electronics. I assume that any smart devices that I can buy are just money machines, made to spy on me, or both.