07-09-2023, 05:33 PM
This is a good guide from The Verge.
https://www.theverge.com/23744526/smart-...automation
Bottom line: the question is which system you want to use. Amazon, Google, Samsung or Apple. I've never used Samsung.
We are by default Amazon, but most items that work with Alexa also work with Google.
Until Matter-certified products are the norm, it's kind of a mess.
For plugs, I find the Amazon easy-to-use plugs are great if you are using Amazon. Those are NOT cross-compatible with google, however.
https://www.theverge.com/23744526/smart-...automation
Bottom line: the question is which system you want to use. Amazon, Google, Samsung or Apple. I've never used Samsung.
We are by default Amazon, but most items that work with Alexa also work with Google.
Until Matter-certified products are the norm, it's kind of a mess.
For plugs, I find the Amazon easy-to-use plugs are great if you are using Amazon. Those are NOT cross-compatible with google, however.