You probably only like the idea. Because I really don't know anyone who still does it after the initial enthusiasm.
Well, I do it daily via an app (or less often via Alexa)
It runs through Homematic for me. Almost all roller shutters/venetian blinds and a few switched sockets and thermometers. The central unit is a Raspberry with piVCCU. I'm satisfied so far, but I don't know the many other systems in detail.