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I like that there's still smart devices that don't need the cloud. Look for devices that use Zigbee or Z-wave instead of Wifi, as these protocols are guaranteed to be local.
Zigbee devices can still be crap if you have the choice between a proprietary app that phones home and maintaining home assistant as a part-time job
Z-wave is proprietary, thus Zigbee is far more superior. Nearly all sensors can be bought cheaply.