Most DIY smart home buttons are terrible, so I built one that actually feels good

Off-the-shelf smart home buttons suffer from poor tactile feel and latency issues. Using Cherry MX-style mechanical keyboard switches paired with an ESP32 or Zigbee module produces a button with far better feel, rated for tens of millions of presses versus 50k-100k for cheap alternatives. Key tips include configuring multi-click and hold actions, adding rubber feet for grip, and using weighted cases with brass inserts or lead weights to give the device a premium feel. The result costs less than name-brand smart buttons while delivering better latency and build quality.