I’m using various wifi lights with Google Home, facing delays and malfunctions. I want a simpler system with local control. Is Matter worth the investment, or Zigbee better value? What are the best value hub, bulbs, and switches? I value simplicity, but would like some complexity. I don’t mind learning, but want future proof. I’d like to automate things like the light color shifting to warm white around 8pm and decreasing intensity, but everything bright daylight in the morning.
While local, Matter is still going to be over Wi-Fi or Thread.