Herb challenged me. Herb’s view is that DIY HA is dead. Which isn’t true. Rather it’s a complex subject and it’s not just about home automation, though that is a part of it.
A discussion with a colleague
Why can't I buy this stuff in the store?
You can but you need to have certain knowledge and a DIY mindset to build it
Rome wasn't built in a day (and not because of an energy drink)
Has anyone ever built a car from scratch?
But can you?
Has anyone ever built a smart home solution from scratch?
You can but it's easier to buy one with a cloud solution
But you can do it yourself and avoid the cloud.
Hopefully Matter will help with this, hence the Quorem, but I have my doubts.