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That's why I try to make dumb things smart, not replace the dumb with smart. Like, make the switch smart, not the bulb.
Along with making it backwards compatible. (Ie, control system goes down you can still operate just like a dumb system)
Can't lock people into some service if you do that. They gotta have that recurring monthly revenue.
Aye. I did learn this the good old hard way.😁