I know this doesn’t answer your question directly regarding TP-Link but this is not uncommon. Many brands have announced support for HomeKit in the past and never followed through. Ring, SimpliSafe and ADT Blue are just a few examples. At this point, the brands are probably just going to go all in on Matter since it widens their prospective customer base.
I have a bunch of Lutron Switches and I’m in agreement with you. Finding those little triangular dimmer buttons in the dark is tough and it’s not a switch you can hit on the way out of room. Takes some concentration lol. I’ve had a few fail to fire with automations but they’re pretty reliable for the most part.
Yeah, I guess I can see that. I wasn't sure if they announced that they've decided to drop HomeKit support or not (I think some other companies have done so). I guess with Matter coming out, it won't really matter.
Lutron updated their switches recently
Best-in-Class Lighting Control. Sit Back, Relax, and Cue the Lights with Caseta Wireless.
www.casetawireless.com
Note the new "paddle" styles at the top of the above page. Lutron Caseta in general isn't inexpensive, but the reliability is excellent. I don't have any of the new switches and I agree the original dimmers and fan controls are not easy to use in the dark. Turning a ceiling fan on to 25% in a dark bedroom is definitely hit and miss for me.
I saw the Diva one and it looks promising. I wonder how the dimmer function works. Is it just set to where the slider is or are you able to control it remotely? Can't seem to find that info online anywhere.
I've got the non-smart dimmer switches currently from Lutron, the
Maestro line. I really like those (one big button to turn on/off, double tap to 100%, tap and hold to delay off) and always wished Lutron would release a smart switch with this design.