New App Dashboard Local Access

Is there a solution to this? I have the same issue.
Based on the Android App home screen, the app defaults to a cloud connection. Is there some way of having the app default to a local connection if connected locally to the same network?

I see that in the app I can choose to connect locally which then takes me to the web interface. I'd prefer to be on the app interface on a small phone screen, yet connected locally. Is there some sort of setting I am missing?

ETA: @bobbyD : Any support or discussion page you can link to to address this?