I honestly don't know how anyone can feel confident buying any "smart home" gadget that requires an internet connection to work, especially when HomeKit and Hom

I honestly don't know how anyone can feel confident buying any "smart home" gadget that requires an internet connection to work, especially when HomeKit and HomeAssistant exists! If HomeKit/HomeAssistant didn't exist I would simply have a dumb home, it's not worth the risk.