[yellow_postit]

I don't mind cloud connected devices, what I stay away from are cloud-required devices.

Open APIs and the option to run a private server are great, but the device should retain some bit of functionality if there's no network.

[lsaferite]

Yeah, I agree. I will always give preference for devices that fully function without internet access. For instance, the Venstar thermostat I use has a cloud component where you can track stats and remote control the device if you want, but it's 100% optional and the device loses no functionality, beyond the on-device weather, when there is no internet access. The local APIs allow me to easily integrate it with my HA controllers as well.