Apple expanding Vietnam production for new smart‑home hub (reported)

Apple is reportedly increasing its manufacturing footprint in Vietnam to produce several new smart‑home devices, according to Bloomberg. The planned line-up includes a stationary control hub with an integrated camera and a flat, wall‑mounted version designed for home control without relying on an iPhone.

Details on the hardware design remain limited, but reports suggest the main stationary hub could carry a price around $350. The move would mark another step in Apple’s gradual shift to diversify manufacturing outside China and scale production for home‑focused hardware.

• Planned devices: stationary control hub (with camera), flat wall‑mounted controller
• Reported price: approximately $350 for the hub
• Why it matters: diversification of supply chain and an expanded smart‑home play for Apple

Sources for this report include Bloomberg coverage; Apple has not posted an official announcement as of this writing. For broader context on Apple’s global manufacturing strategy, see Bloomberg’s homepage: Bloomberg.

Discussion: Would you prefer a dedicated Apple home controller over using an iPhone — and is a $350 price reasonable for this functionality?