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Apple has unveiled a new Home Collection of smart-home accessories, including cameras, thermostats, a doorbell and a lock, made with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Why it mattersThe announcement puts named products behind Apple’s earlier reported plans for a broader smart-home push. For people weighing an Apple-centred setup, the useful detail is that the collection spans several kinds of home device, not just another screen. Apple describes the lineup as bringing iPhone simplicity, reliability and privacy to home accessories. Those are the company’s promises; the announcement’s product list is the concrete news. Which matters more in a smart-home purchase: one ecosystem, or devices that work well across several?
Discuss: Would you choose smart-home devices for their fit with one ecosystem, or for how well they work across several?
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