Build a local-first smart home hub with companion plugs, relays, sensors, and camera integrations that run schedules, dimming, fan cycles, motion zones, reconnect logic, and energy tracking on-device. The app would include compatibility checks for common products, renter-safe setup modes, no-cloud video storage options, and simple automation templates for charging windows, floodlights, thermostats, and home security.

Consumers are increasingly frustrated with subscription smart home products and unreliable cloud-only automation. Rising energy costs and growth in e-scooters, EVs, rentals, and budget security devices make local control and accurate usage tracking more valuable.