anyone else finding smart home gadgets overrated?

So I've been diving into the world of smart home tech over the last year, and honestly, I'm starting to wonder if it's all a bit overrated. 🤔 I mean, don't get me wrong, some of it is super convenient. I love being able to dim my lights with my phone or ask my virtual assistant for the weather without lifting a finger. But, does anyone else find themselves just using the basic functions and ignoring all the fancy features? I got a smart fridge, and while the idea of it telling me when I'm out of milk sounded awesome at first, I still find myself manually checking. And don't get me started on the troubleshooting – sometimes it feels like I need a degree in IT just to fix a connectivity issue. Maybe I'm just old school, but I wonder if the tech is becoming more about the novelty than actual usability. Would love to hear if anyone else feels the same or if I'm just missing the magic. Drop your thoughts below! 🏠💡