Schneider Electric and Apple unveil a new smart thermostat

Schneider Electric unveiled a smart thermostat co-developed with Apple for the new Apple Home Collection. The new thermostat debuts in the US and Canada in early 2027 alongside optional room sensors.

What the story says

• Schneider lists suggested prices of $199.99 for the thermostat and $39.99 for the sensors, while Apple announced prices four cents lower for each.

  Schneider lists suggested prices of $199.99 and $39.99, respectively; Apple’s announced prices are four cents lower for each.

• The thermostat operates via the Apple Home app without needing a separate app or account.

  The thermostat works through the Apple Home app, with no separate app or account required.

• Apple states that its Clean Energy Guidance feature can shift heating and cooling to cleaner, lower-cost times for customers with compatible utility plans in the contiguous US.

  Apple says its Clean Energy Guidance feature can shift heating and cooling to cleaner, lower-cost periods for customers with compatible utility plans in the contiguous US.

• Schneider’s thermostat supports the Matter protocol and Thread.

  Schneider’s thermostat supports Matter – a unifying, IP-based connectivity protocol – and Thread, which keeps it connected to the home network during an internet outage.

• NFC pairing allows users to begin setup by placing an iPhone close to the thermostat, even before it is powered.

  NFC pairing lets you start setup by bringing an iPhone close, even before the thermostat is powered.

• The USB-C and AC mounts will be available in Apple stores on November 13, and the Ethernet version will follow in early 2027.

  The USB-C and AC mounts arrive in Apple stores on November 13, with the Ethernet version following in early 2027.

• Schneider plans to share additional details at CES 2027 in Las Vegas.

  Schneider plans to share more details at CES 2027 in Las Vegas.