content: Brilliant Light Switch 199 dollar -- Why Not Just A 40 dollar Android Tablet Featured at CES 2018, the Brilliant smart home controller. Can control lights like a light switch by touch. Can be an intercom. Can be a music player. Integrates with Alexa and a bunch of other IOT hubs/assistants. Cost is 199 for single switch, 249 controls two lights, 299 controls 3 lights, 349 controls 4 lights.  https://www.brilliant.tech/collections/all How many light switches in your home? 5? 10? 15? More? Take that number and multiply by 200/250/300/350 and then check your bank account.  Question:  Why not just buy a bunch of cheap Android tablets? Can run free open source backend like Home Assistant which integrates with a lot more stuff, or OpenHab or (insert your favorite whatever here). You'd be able to do more, have a larger screen surface for controls/videos/etc, and not pay an arm and a leg. On Edit:  yes, I know an Echo or Google Home can do all that stuff too. I just don't like the idea of giving full access to cameras, microphones, data, etc., or letting someone else know when I eat or shit or shower. I prefer the convenience, just without the constant presence of Big Brother.