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Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut your electric bill
Electrek • • general
Key Points:
- Apple and Schneider Electric have co-developed a new smart thermostat for the Apple Home Collection, launching in the US and Canada in early 2027, priced around $199.95 with optional room sensors at about $39.95.
- The thermostat integrates with the Apple Home app and Siri, featuring Adaptive Temperature that uses iPhone data to automatically adjust heating and cooling based on occupancy without manual scheduling.
- A Clean Energy Guidance feature helps shift heating and cooling to times when electricity is cleaner and cheaper, providing energy-use insights and rate information for compatible utility plans in the contiguous US.
- The device supports Matter and Thread connectivity protocols for reliable network connection, offers NFC pairing for easy setup, and ensures end-to-end encryption of Home app data.
- Schneider also announced magnetic power mounts for Apple’s HomeView display, available in USB-C, hardwired AC, and Power over Ethernet versions, with staggered release dates starting November 13, 2026.
