Comment on Google pulls the plug on first and second gen Nest Thermostats
CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 2 months agoSimply, check for cloud dependency; can you set it up without the thing’s app, without internet? Does it keep working when the internet is down?
- zigbee
- zwave
- onvif/rtsp
- matter
- if it supports HomeKit, there’s a good chance you can use a bridge to bring it into Homeassistant
Thread and matter can have “unique” implementations but it’s better than proprietary.
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Also, if it works on multiple, competing platforms, it’s likely following an open standard. Can you use a mix of devices from competing companies on a third, competing platform? If so, you’ll probably be fine.