I had the same experiance after a automated home espresso coffee machine broke down.

I compared many machines to that of a mocca spanish/italian espresso maker. Simple design as simple can be.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moka_pot

Advocate US navy KISS design principle.

Are a smart phone smart when it distracts you from close ones?

Smart devices can get hacked Dumb devices much harder. Which is more secure old CRT or new smart tv?

Same goes for IT shiny new complicated thing or simple kiss thing.