Apple today debuted the "Apple Home Collection," an accessory lineup it developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection includes cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, and a door lock. All of the devices are designed to work with HomeView, Apple's new home hub, and each is made from premium materials with a minimal aesthetic.
The accessories can be set up with a single tap from the iPhone and controlled through the Home app and Siri. The lineup includes the LG Video Doorbell ($249.95), which has dual cameras capturing visitors and packages, a 2.5K front camera, an HD bottom camera, a built-in spotlight, and a chime that plays through HomeView, HomePod, or HomePod mini. The LG Outdoor Cam ($299.95) offers low-color night vision and multiple angle positions, while the LG Indoor Cam ($199.95) tilts up for privacy when people are home and down when they leave, based on geofencing or manual control. The LG Floodlight Cam ($399.95) features dual floodlights that activate on motion.
The LG Smart Deadbolt Lock ($349.95) uses UWB to unlock automatically as the homeowner approaches, and also supports PIN unlocking and a hidden backup key slot. It detects whether the door is open, closed, or tampered with, and can work together with the doorbell so users can see who is at the door and unlock it if needed. Two thermostats are included: the LG Thermostat and the Schneider Electric Thermostat, each priced at $199.95. Both support Adaptive Temperature, and temperature and humidity sensors are priced at $39.95.
Cameras work with iCloud+ plans and offer live footage on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K, and HomeView. The Apple Home Collection will be available starting in December, though select accessories will not launch until early 2027.
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