Serious question, saw a 'smart' breaker panel install in a new build in Scottsdale

The homeowner was bragging about controlling every circuit from his phone, but all I saw was a future service nightmare with proprietary parts. Has anyone actually had to troubleshoot one of these systems after the app gets discontinued?

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hannah_williams6h ago

That app will be gone before the first lightbulb burns out.

taraw163h ago

Feels like everything is built to break now. Phones slow down after a year, apps get bought and ruined. Nothing is made to last like old things were. We just accept that everything is temporary.