jrickmd wrote:I absolutely treasure the ability to have control panels and use them much more often than voice (though I have and use HomeKit Bridge). The issue I see is that control pages are so unique to an individual. If I export my control page to someone else, how do they easily link THEIR kitchen light, or their motion sensor, or their temperature monitor, etc. to each of the controls. I tweak my control pages at least once a month... so they stay individualized.
I get this... mostly i am looking for less of a "control panel" and more of a control panel style pack... sort of a theme or so. (layout ideas, font, color pallets, icons, button shapes, background "layouts" for different screen sizes, etc..) Action Tiles is the best i have seen. they show lots of good at a glance data, cameras, clock , alarm, temp, etc.... really sharp and something that Indigo would be able to hit right out of the park.
i use alexa to turn on my lights. but control panels are way more useful than light operation. having a camera feed, or knowing that the lights outside are on when you can't see them. or seeing that your house is operating in a "high energy rates" mode, or counting your energy usage during certain windows of the day.. quick wall access to sonos, weather, etc...
my biggest issue with voice is when it does not work the first time. or the 2yo in the room wants to scream when ever I say "alexa".. or when Alexa thinks "alexa" was said and tries to interpret the command which was not meant for her.