Why Apple is finally making its own smart home devices
For more than a decade, Apple has told other companies to build smart home devices for its platform.
According to The Verge, for more than a decade, Apple has told other companies to build smart home devices for its platform.
This week, Apple launched its own. The Apple Home Collection is a lineup of cameras, thermostats, sensors, a smart door lock, and a video doorbell, all codeveloped with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Apple Home Collection, Apple and LG Electronics.
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