Apple has announced the Apple Home Collection, a smart-home accessory range built with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric that will begin becoming available in December. The lineup, as first reported by MacRumors, includes cameras, a video doorbell, thermostats, sensors and a smart deadbolt.
Owners can manage the devices through Apple’s Home app and Siri. The hardware is designed to work with the company’s HomeView home hub, while camera footage can be viewed on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K and HomeView through iCloud+ storage plans.
LG supplies cameras, doorbell and lock hardware
LG’s Video Doorbell costs $249.95 and combines a 2.5K front-facing camera with an HD lower camera. Its $299.95 Outdoor Cam supports low-color night vision, while the $199.95 Indoor Cam can tilt its lens upward for privacy when household members are present.
- The LG Floodlight Cam costs $399.95 and includes two motion-activated floodlights.
- The LG Smart Deadbolt Lock costs $349.95, with UWB automatic unlocking, PIN entry and a concealed backup key slot.
- LG and Schneider Electric thermostats each cost $199.95.
- Temperature and humidity sensors for either thermostat system cost $39.95 each.
The thermostat systems include adaptive temperature management. In the United States, eligible utility plans may allow them to move heating or cooling to lower-cost periods.
The launch gives Apple’s home platform more hardware
Apple’s existing home effort has centered on the Home app and HomePod. Adding a coordinated set of cameras, access control and climate products gives the company a broader hardware position against Google’s Nest and Amazon’s smart-home platforms, which already compete for control of household devices and subscription camera storage.
Several release details remain unresolved. Apple has not provided exact dates for individual products, confirmed which accessories could arrive in 2027, or listed supported countries for the full range. Published summaries also differ on whether every device will ship in December or whether select products will follow in early 2027, and Apple has not detailed the Schneider Electric thermostat’s technical specifications beyond its sensor support and adaptive temperature features.
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