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Why Apple is finally making its own smart home devices
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Apple’s new smart home lineup promises easier setup, tighter integration, and data privacy.
Key facts
- The cameras, lock, and thermostats cost $200 to $400, and camera history requires an iCloud Plus plan
- While Apple isn’t addressing the cost concern here, the products start at $200, the other elements are part of its pitch: one-tap setup, your data stays yours, one app to run it all
- People who own Apple products are very, loyal, and there is a large user base,” says Elizabeth Parks, president and CMO at Parks Associates
- Even after 12 years of HomeKit, Apple’s smart home ecosystem still felt underdeveloped, especially compared to the competition
Summary
For more than a decade, Apple has told other companies to build smart home devices for its platform. Even after 12 years of HomeKit, Apple’s smart home ecosystem still felt underdeveloped, especially compared to the competition. The new Apple Home Collection includes a video doorbell, smart lock, and more. And does Apple add anything new here, or is this mostly packaging?