anything that's connected to a wifi will end up in some server, unless it's closed circuit. even then it's a security issue, until everything is end to end 100% encrypted, no one should trust smart homes.
Why? You lose your phone or compatibility with latest OS version and suddenly you can’t even open the door or bring the lights on…<p>Not the target of the article but another guess would be repairability: while local craftmens around do wonder with wood, steel and electricity, good luck finding someone being able to properly debug a locked-down proprietary digital system!<p>Welcome to the real world I guess?