Apple brings smart home control to its ecosystem through the Home app and the HomeKit and Matter standards, with the HomePod and Apple TV acting as home hubs. Apple's approach emphasizes privacy, local processing and tight integration with iPhone, iPad and Siri. HomeKit-compatible accessories appeal to users who want a secure, Apple-centric smart home without relying on the cloud.
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TaiwanAsus is a Taiwanese electronics maker whose smart home relevance comes mainly from its networking gear, including high-performance Wi-Fi routers and ZenWiFi mesh systems. Strong Wi-Fi coverage is the backbone of most smart homes, and Asus routers are popular for their performance, AiMesh whole-home coverage and AiProtection security features. The brand appeals to enthusiasts who want fast, configurable home networks.
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Mini PCsAppleMac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)
$1273.46
Mini PCsAppleMac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB)
$999.00
Mini PCsAppleMac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)
7% OFF$1599.00$1491.50
Mini PCsAppleMac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)
$2199.00
SpeakersAppleHomePod (2nd gen)
$369.99
SpeakersAppleHomePod mini
$99.00
Voice AssistantsAppleHomePod (2nd gen)
$369.99
Voice AssistantsAppleHomePod mini
$99.00
Mini PCsAsusAscent GX10 (128GB + 1TB)
$3999.00
Mini PCsAsusChromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)
10% OFF$399.00$359.00
Mini PCsAsusNUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB)
$949.99
Mini PCsAsusNUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
$1349.79
Mini PCsAsusNUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB)
$1899.00
Mini PCsAsusNUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB)
11% OFF$1249.00$1110.17
Mini PCsAsusNUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)
$1549.00
Mini PCsAsusROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
12% OFF$2830.78$2499.00
Mini PCsAsusROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB)
$3699.00
Mini PCsAsusROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5080 32GB + 2TB)
25% OFF$5299.00$3971.05
RoutersAsusROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI
12% OFF$899.99$789.99
RoutersAsusROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
13% OFF$699.99$609.99
RoutersAsusRT-BE58U
$144.99
RoutersAsusRT-BE82U
28% OFF$219.99$159.02
RoutersAsusRT-BE86U
12% OFF$249.99$219.99
RoutersAsusRT-BE88U
$334.99
RoutersAsusRT-BE90U
13% OFF$239.99$209.99
RoutersAsusRT-BE92U
24% OFF$289.99$219.99
RoutersAsusRT-BE96U
$609.99
RoutersAsusZenWiFi BD5
$134.99
RoutersAsusZenWiFi BQ16 Pro
$639.99
RoutersAsusZenWiFi BT10
17% OFF$359.99$299.99
RoutersAsusZenWiFi BT6
11% OFF$189.99$169.99
RoutersAsusZenWiFi BT8
$279.99