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Why Apple is finally making its own smart home devices

Apple codeveloped its Home Collection with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, featuring cameras, thermostats, sensors, a smart door lock, and video doorbell—after a decade of relying on third-party manufacturers.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 2:49 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by The Verge: “Why Apple is finally making its own smart home devices”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 2:49 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Apple.

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The VergeWhy Apple is finally making its own smart home devices

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Verge reports: Why Apple is finally making its own smart home devices.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFor more than a decade, Apple has told other companies to build smart home devices for its platform. This week, Apple launched its own.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFile that under things that matter more than they sound.