They don't like algorithms. They want you to select which content you see.
That's all I've got. Mastodon is a better, more open tech. And it's pretty easy to get set up, relatively. It's insane that companies haven't jumped on it.
You don't even have to quit Twitter. You can just post to more than one place and give people the option.
I'm using a Skyconnect, which might be open? It's made by the HA guys. (In addition to a Google hub v2.)
I do try to go with Matter/Thread as much as possible. I do have old, in-wall switches that are on Z-Wave.
I recommend using bulbs where you want the option of colors, and switches where you don't. To control the color bulbs from the wall, you need a scene controller, which is a bit expensive and I haven't found a good one yet. It's not as simple as a switch.
I did recently pick up a Matter/Thread Reolink doorbell for $100. It was pretty easy to install, and works well with Home Assistant. The TV controls are just a Chromecast, but of course the dedicated remote works better. Still nice for turning the TV off an on.
I also use an old phone as a wall panel, set up with Home Assistant app pinned and set to Kiosk mode. HA does often become unpinned, so it's not perfect.
How much does the setup cost? assuming I'm already self hosting and have some disk space.
VPN and a seed box?
The House is still being counted. It's very close, but not over yet.
He doesn't have the House yet.
It does say, prominently, "Who you vote for is secret."
I was the generation we were hopeful for. All we've done is stall. We got Obama elected... and that's about it.
We need a plan that's better than "wait it out". That one tends to fail.
What was the "gut" thing again?