Matter over Thread is generally what you should look for. Local control is always possible, and it’ll work with any major ecosystem.
You do need a “Thread Border Router”, which you likely already own. If you’re tech inclined, Home Assistant is amazing, though it takes some tinkering.
Echo (4th Gen)
Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Echo Hub
Echo Studio
Echo Studio (2nd Gen)
Echo Plus (2nd Gen)
Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen)
Eero Beacon
Eero Pro
Eero 6
Eero 6+
Eero Pro 6
Eero Pro 6E
Eero PoE 6
Eero PoE Gateway
Eero Max 7
Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)
Apple TV 4K Wi-Fi+Ethernet (3rd generation)
HomePod (2nd generation)
HomePod mini
Nest Hub (2nd generation)
Nest Hub Max
Nest Wifi Pro
Nest Wifi
SmartThings Hub (v3)
SmartThings Station
Aeotec Smart Home Hub
Matter over Thread is generally what you should look for. Local control is always possible, and it’ll work with any major ecosystem.
You do need a “Thread Border Router”, which you likely already own. If you’re tech inclined, Home Assistant is amazing, though it takes some tinkering.
Amazon…google…apple…yeah none of these routers are going in my house.
Sad how far they’ve fallen. I used to think new tech was cool. Now it’s depressing.
My concern is, those are microphones that listen if you criticize Our Great Leader.