Apple may be working on an app to control home products, report says

As the first batch of Apple's HomeKit-compatible products get ready to ship, we're starting to learn a little bit more about how the company's smart home platform will eventually work

Despite early rumblings that Apple wouldn't be rolling out a Home-dedicated app, it looks like we could get just that.

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According to a 9to5Mac report, Apple may be working on a Home app that will work with HomeKit-compatible gadgets, such as electrical outlets, garage openers and smart thermostats.

Grid Connect's ConnectSense Smart Outlet ($79), which will run on Apple's HomeKit platform, turns existing products in the house like lamps, older game consoles and dishwashers into smart appliances.

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