Apple Launches Own Smart Home Devices After Decade of Outsourcing

• Apple has launched its own smart home devices, including cameras, thermostats, sensors, a smart door lock, and a video doorbell.
• This marks Apple's first major push into the smart home category after more than a decade of encouraging other companies to build devices for its platform.
• Renters should check their lease agreements before installing these new devices, as some may not be permitted.
• The new Apple Home Collection devices are compatible with other smart home ecosystems.
• The new devices are part of Apple's Home Collection, which aims to integrate seamlessly with existing smart home technologies.