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Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut your electric bill

Apple and Schneider Electric introduced a co-developed smart thermostat on October 13, 2026, as part of the new Apple Home Collection. The device uses iPhone-based intelligence and Schneider energy technology to adjust home temperatures and shift energy usage to cheaper or cleaner hours. Alongside the thermostat, Schneider released a Power Mount specifically for the Apple HomeView, a new $299 smart home display hub. This hardware push aims to integrate energy intelligence directly into the Apple Home app experience to lower electricity bills for eligible households.

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  • ✓ The Schneider Home Smart Thermostat was announced on October 13, 2026.
  • ✓ The thermostat is designed to shift heating and cooling to cheaper or cleaner electricity hours.
  • ✓ Apple introduced the HomeView, a smart home display hub priced at $299.
  • ✓ Schneider Electric produced a Power Mount purpose-built for the wall-mounted Apple HomeView.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Apple and Schneider Electric unveiled the Schneider Home Smart Thermostat and a dedicated Power Mount for the HomeView tablet.

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  1. Apple and Schneider Electric Launch Smart Thermostat and HomeView Hub

    Apple and Schneider Electric introduced a co-developed smart thermostat on October 13, 2026, as part of the new Apple Home Collection. The device uses iPhone-based intelligence and Schneider energy technology to adjust home temperatures and shift energy usage to cheaper or cleaner hours. Alongside the thermostat, Schneider released a Power Mount specifically for the Apple HomeView, a new $299 smart home display hub. This hardware push aims to integrate energy intelligence directly into the Apple Home app experience to lower electricity bills for eligible households.

    Why it matters

    The launch marks a strategic shift for Apple toward home energy management and AI-driven hardware. By partnering with an energy technology leader, Apple is expanding its ecosystem from simple device control to active utility optimization. This coincides with the appointment of John Ternus as Apple CEO.

    What is confirmed

    • The Schneider Home Smart Thermostat was announced on October 13, 2026.
    • The thermostat is designed to shift heating and cooling to cheaper or cleaner electricity hours.
    • Apple introduced the HomeView, a smart home display hub priced at $299.
    • Schneider Electric produced a Power Mount purpose-built for the wall-mounted Apple HomeView.
    • The thermostat integrates the Apple Home app and iPhone-based intelligence with Schneider Electric technology.

    Still unconfirmed

    • John Ternus is the CEO of Apple.
    • The Apple HomeView functions like a giant Apple Watch for the home.

    What to watch next

    • Availability dates for the Schneider Home Smart Thermostat
    • Specific energy savings data for eligible households
    • Further hardware additions to the Apple Home Collection
    Sources used for this update (14)
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    2. WSJ — John Ternus Takes Next Big Swing as Apple CEO With HomeView Tablet
    3. WIRED — The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home
    4. Yahoo Finance — Apple's new hardware strategy capitalizes on trust — just in time for the AI era
    5. The New York Times — Apple Introduces HomeView, a $299 Tablet for the Home
    6. Electrek — Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut your electric bill
    7. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — What to know about new Apple HomeView smart home display hub
    8. electrek.co — Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut ...
    9. cashwalklabs.io — Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut your electric bill | Global Cashwalk
    10. www.se.com — Schneider Electric and Apple introduce new Smart Thermostat ...
    11. businessupturn.com — Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut electricity bills with AI-powered heating · Business Upturn
    12. qmerit.com — Schneider Electric and Apple introduce new Smart Thermostat ...
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