I usually check up compatibility with Home Assistant and if the service is cloud or if it can work locally. If both check, they have a new customer, otherwise,

I usually check up compatibility with Home Assistant and if the service is cloud or if it can work locally. If both check, they have a new customer, otherwise, there are plenty of brands and products out there. Protest with your wallet, buy from others, the sooner the hardware companies realize this is a stupid move (locking down), the sooner we'll have better integrations.