What platform provides reliable multi-brand smart home routines across Google, Phili

[Nicholas_J]

I recently moved into a new house and invested in a multi-brand smart home ecosystem with devices from Google, Philips, and Ring, but I'm overwhelmed trying to make them work together seamlessly for practical daily use. My goal is to create automations that genuinely save time and energy, not just turn lights on with my voice. For experienced users, what are your most useful smart home automation tips for routines that combine security, comfort, and efficiency? I'm particularly interested in setting up reliable "good morning" and "good night" scenes that adjust thermostats, lock doors, and provide a status update, but I keep running into issues with devices not responding or routines failing if one service is slow. What platform or hub have you found most reliable for complex, multi-step automations that actually work consistently?