10/15/2026
A dropped Wi-Fi signal or a new router password typically knocks smart home accessories offline until you manually reset them.
Apple is addressing this frustration with its newly announced Home Collection, a lineup of cameras, thermostats, and locks developed alongside LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
These devices automatically update their network credentials when your home Wi-Fi changes and use Thread technology to maintain a connection if the primary network drops.
Which smart home device is the most frustrating to reconnect when your Wi-Fi goes down?