A "Real Smart Home" does not rely on an internet connection. Instead, all your devices connect to a dedicated server within your home, which acts as the "brain" of your smart ecosystem. This allows rules and automations to run locally, ensuring they continue to function even during an internet outage.
It's important to note that only features requiring an internet connection, like remote access and phone notifications, will be affected by an outage. Everything else will continue to work as expected, including access to the app and control of your smart devices from within your home through the floor plan interface.