Oh I get the point, @SharkAndYeti . That CEC is a fragile protocol, highly dependent on how each hardware manufacturer, on either end of the cable, implements it, how subject it is to inadvertent disruption with firmware updates, the quality of the HDMI cable used, etc. is exactly my point and what I believe you're trying to express as your frustration in this conversation.
New standards like Matter and Thread, Wyze, Zigbee, etc. are purpose designed for device control and integration. CEC is a bolt-on to the original HDMI standard. It's a nice-to-have/might-as-well feature rather than something that was purpose-built and ratified by a consortium of device manufacturers that have a vested interest to ensure that their hardware conforms so that they can continue to be relevant to automation integrators (installers) and other IoT device manufacturers, many of whom are their direct competitors.
Consumers and installers will pay very close attention to the certification logos on the device boxes and pass over gear that doesn't receive passing scores. In my world I'm already seeing new device selection being put on hold until Matter/Thread compliant gear in that category becomes available, even if there's a premium to be paid to have that.
