Not related directly to z2m, but I notice that prices for some Zigbee lights are coming down. I refuse to pay Hue prices!
I noticed at Home Depot there are a pair of “EcoSmart” Zigbee bulbs fro $4.98, around $2.50 per bulb. That’s about where high-end dumb LED bulbs are.
Also, WalMart has WIFI bulbs for $4.94 each (white dimmable).
It’s amost the point where you can use Zigbee bulbs even if you don’t actively control them.