I like kbin, but I'm not in love with the mobile UI, so I'm really just wanting to get a nice app.

Not sure what they're addressing other than comment/post permanence. I don't totally see how that's a direct connection to privacy

Maybe I'm missing context, but it kinda is seamless? And the OP doesn't seem to be suggesting that it's a fault of the fediverse, just that there isn't much content going into this specific community.

I would guess most users would say the color features are something like "a nice thing to have, even if I don't use it all the time".

I don't have any hue bulbs, but the few smart bulbs I have are used pretty much like normal bulbs. But things like dimming in otherwise non-dimming fixtures or changing the color on an exterior light for holidays or whatever are neat things that come up occasionally.

The networking stuff has been a desired thing for me to delve more thoroughly in, but hasn't happened it (auto lights for the house when coming/going, settings for different activities like movie nights or game nights, flashing lights for alarms/timers on things like laundry or doorbells).