https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-and-schneider-s-new-smart-thermostat-could-help-cut-your-electric-billContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-and-schneider-s-new-smart-thermostat-could-help-cut-your-electric-billhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-and-schneider-s-new-smart-thermostat-could-help-cut-your-electric-bill#u130852Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:27:27 +0000Apple 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 mattersThe launch mar