If a light cannot be automatically on when I need it (like a motion sensor) or controlled with a dedicated button within arms reach (like a remote on my desk) then the third best option is one that lets me control it without interrupting what I'm doing, moving from where I am, using my hands, or possessing anything (a voice assistant).
I don't have just one light per room though, some spaces like my workshop or living room have a lot of lighting options, and flitting around the room flipping a bunch of switches is clumsy and unnecessary. The preference is always towards automation (e.g. when I play a movie in Jellyfin, the lights dim) but there are situations where I just need to ask for the workbench light.
When watching a movie one may dimthe light. Once finished one may need more lights.
When going to bed I may want to switch all lights off. When getting up it may need some extra light.
A switch on the door is nice. More switches is better. Being able to control from anywhere may be even nicer.
This is not just flip a switch territory.
My point being that it might be a failure to you but not them, some people don't want it.
This is my struggle, how to get the automation to do what I want without affecting everyone else equally. (And vise versa)