When it comes to automation, there are 3 primary levels of control interfaces. Every well designed system will have a combination of them all!
At the highest level, you have your smart devices and central control panels. These interfaces allow you to view, control, and customize every possible feature of your system. Because of the vast number of things you can do, these interfaces typically take more taps to use than the other levels of control.
At the second highest level of control, you have interfaces such as smart remotes and voice assistants. These interfaces provide the essential portions of functionality and control at only a few taps away.
Lets face it: No matter how smart we make our homes and systems, nothing is as quick and simple as a switch. At the low level of control, we have physical interfaces such as buttons, switches, and dials. With customizable scenes, even at the lowest level of control the power you posses with just one keystroke is immense.