Schneider Electric Developing Smart Home Devices for Apple's Ecosystem
New evidence suggests that Schneider Electric, a major player in smart home technology and co-developer of the Matter standard, is working on devices compatible with Apple’s ecosystem. These include a smart thermostat and temperature sensor designed to integrate seamlessly into Apple Home through enhanced features like NFC-based pairing without power requirements. This development follows recent reports about LG potentially manufacturing products for Apple's platform and aligns with Schneider Electric's acquisition of Shelly, which now appears strategically significant in the context of expanding its presence within Apple’s smart home ecosystem. The upcoming devices are expected to offer a more user-friendly experience compared to standard Matter-compatible offerings. The emergence of multiple second-party manufacturers indicates growing momentum for Apple Home and could lead to broader adoption as third-party support expands.
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Topics: Apple HomeKit Matter standard Schneider Electric smart home devices