Apple has confirmed it is working with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to develop a new lineup of smart home accessories, including cameras, thermostats, and a smart lock. Announced alongside the new Apple TV 4K, the new HomePod mini, and the new $299 Home View smart display, the Apple Home Collection is designed to bring the simplicity, reliability, and privacy of iPhone and Apple Home to a new suite of devices.
The lineup currently includes LG Floodlight Cam ($399.95), LG Indoor Cam Plug-in ($199.95), LG Outdoor Cam Plug-in ($299.95), LG Smart Deadbolt Lock ($349.95), LG Smart Thermostat ($199.95), LG Temperature Sensor ($39.95), LG Video Doorbell Wired ($249.95), Schneider Home Smart Thermostat ($199.95), and Schneider Home Smart Thermostat Room Sensor ($39.95). Availability begins in December, with some accessories not arriving until early 2027.
Setup takes one tap on the iPhone, and the entire lineup is managed through the Apple Home app with no separate apps or accounts required. All accessories support Thread, and the smart lock also supports Matter and Aliro, allowing core access functions to work locally without an internet connection. Apple says all Home app data is end-to-end encrypted, so neither Apple nor its partners can access it.
The cameras record up to 2.5K video, recognize people, pets, vehicles, and packages, and store history in an iCloud+ plan with no separate camera subscription. The Smart Deadbolt Lock supports Ultra Wideband for automatic unlocking, and starting this fall in the U.S., customers can pay an extra fee for professional installation by ADT through Apple Retail.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing