Smart product shades are integrating with major smart home platforms, including Google Assistant, SmartThings, and Apple HomeKit.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 25

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What happened

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Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Google SmartThings Apple HomeKit

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The entities involved

Google
American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
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SmartThings
American Home Automation technology company
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Apple HomeKit
software framework by Apple

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