But the benefit of a smart switch is that it remains “always on” for remote control, and physical actions on the switch also reflects on its state at the software level.

That said, I’d go with stuff that don’t need online connectivity.

Smart switches aren’t really a big deal to swap in. Plus, there’s more options for purely local only devices based on espHome.

The only reason I didn’t go that route is because I have wall sconces that I wanted to separate from pot lights, and I really don’t like doing drywall repairs.