I bought a Google Home Mini for my grandfather. Admittedly the smartphone requirement is a bit of a pain in the ass, but I installed an Android emulator on his PC and made sure that it always remains on. The last time the Home needed an update, I logged in to his computer remotely, fired up the emulator with the Home app installed and since the PC is on the same WiFi it worked flawlessly, saving a 90 mile round trip.

I use Sonarr and Couch Potato to grab TV Shows and movies through NZB/Torrent and use Plex via consoles and Chromecasts throughout the house. I cancelled cable 6 months ago and haven't missed it one bit.