Personally, I just want better integration between my smart home devices and for their protocols to be open. I wish I could easily script behavior, and somethin

Personally, I just want better integration between my smart home devices and for their protocols to be open. I wish I could easily script behavior, and something like running HomeAssistant or Homebridge as a compatibility layer shouldn't be necessary. Right now, each platform essentially creates vendor lock-in. You need to stick with one platform or your devices are pretty much useless. This could end up being better with the adoption of Matter and Thread over Matter, but I'm already seeing issues. The article even mentions that manufacturers are even being slow to adopt Matter and that Amazon is removing standards for remote control like ADB. If I make an announcement using Alexa with an Echo speaker, I want my Google Home speakers/hubs and other devices to also get the announcement. If someone rings my Nest Doorbell, I want to be able to access the video feed on my LG TV or Echo Hub. If I have some form of sensor that I want to use from a manufacturer, I shouldn't need their hub to talk to it. Whatever I'm using as my control system or hub should already be compatible, but even with Matter-supported sensors/devices, these are all still issues.