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Apple Deepens Smart-Home Push With LG and Schneider Electric

Apple is expanding into smart-home security and energy management through a new accessory collection developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Cupertino, 14 October 2026 – Apple has introduced a new smart-home accessory range developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, extending its ecosystem beyond phones, computers and entertainment devices into security, access and energy management. The Apple Home Collection includes cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, a video doorbell and a connected door lock.

The products are designed to work directly through the Apple Home app without requiring a separate manufacturer account or application. Setup begins with a tap on an iPhone, while Siri provides voice control. Devices can operate independently or as a connected system, giving Apple a clearer role in coordinating hardware made by specialist partners.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.