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A studio lineup of smart-home cameras, a thermostat, and a keypad door lock.

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Apple Home Collection brings partner-made cameras, thermostats and a smart lock

Apple has announced a smart-home lineup developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, bringing cameras, a doorbell, a smart lock, thermostats and sensors into Apple Home. The company says the accessories can be set up and managed through Apple’s Home app without a separate app or account.

2026-10-17T14:33:28+05:30

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Samsung adds SmartThings Now and local device control

Samsung’s SmartThings update adds personalized SmartThings Now cards, redesigns the app’s Home tab and expands local control between phones and hubs. Samsung says local control can improve response times by about 30% compared with cloud-based control.

2026-10-06T07:03:05+05:30