Apple’s newest smart home accessories—branded under its Home Collection and designed alongside LG and Schneider Electric—go up for order on Friday, November 13. Most items ship in December 2026, though a handful won’t become available until early next year. These devices are built to integrate deeply with HomeView, Apple’s newly released smart home hub.
What’s in the Home Collection
The lineup includes security, access, and climate control products. The components are:
- LG Video Doorbell($249.95): features dual cameras to monitor visitors and packages—2.5K resolution on the upper camera, full HD on the lower—a built-in spotlight and chime that can play via HomeView, HomePod, or HomePod mini.
- LG Outdoor Cam($299.95): low-light color night vision, with angle-adjustable mounting.
- LG Indoor Cam($199.95): equipped with a privacy-tilt mechanism based on geofencing that tilts up when anyone is home and down remotely or manually when home is empty.
- LG Floodlight Cam($399.95): dual floodlights engage when motion is detected, and it adds low-light color visibility.
- LG Smart Deadbolt Lock($349.95): supports Ultra-Wideband (so it can unlock hands-free when you approach), plus PIN pad and hidden backup key slot—also senses whether the door is opened, closed, or tampered with. It works with the Video Doorbell to show who’s at the door and automatically unlock if needed.
- LG Thermostat($199.95), and Schneider Electric Thermostat($199.95): each supports Adaptive Temperature control; in the U.S., they can adjust heating or cooling during lower-cost utility periods. They monitor temperature and humidity across rooms using new sensors (priced at $39.95 each).
Details, Compatibility, & Pricing Highlights
All Home Collection accessories connect seamlessly with Apple’s smart home solution. They support setup via one tap from an iPhone without needing additional apps or accounts. Control is possible through Siri, the Home app, or the HomeView hub. These products also use Thread for local networking, helping keep things responsive even if Wi-Fi is unavailable.
Privacy is built into the design. Footage and user data are stored encrypted end-to-end. Camera data is processed locally on the user’s hub or via Private Cloud Compute. For iCloud+ users, event history is stored in iCloud—encrypted—for 10 days. Neither Apple nor its partners LG or Schneider can access it.
Color and region availability vary: doorbells and floodlight cams are offered in Essence Graphite and Essence Silver; indoor cams also come in Essence White. Thermostat accessories follow similar color schemes. Accessories are sold via Apple’s online stores, the Apple Store app, and retail locations.
Also worth watching:
- Support for “Clean Energy Guidance” in the U.S., which lets certain thermostats shift operation to off-peak, greener times.
- Additional devices arriving in early 2027. Expect a wider rollout of mounts, sensors, and accessories.
- Installation services from ADT through Apple Retail for customers preferring professional setup.
Pricing across the LG accessories ranges from $199.95 up to $399.95, with sensors priced lower (around $39.95 each). Lock, doorbell, cameras, and thermostats all follow that structure.
Why this matters:Apple is aiming to unify the smart home experience. Rather than dealing with scattered ecosystems and inconsistent performance, users can now buy accessories designed to work together—built with privacy, consistent setup, and shared controls in mind. With competitors long offering displays, locks, and cameras, Apple’s move adds tight integration with its core services like Siri, iCloud+, and HomeKit.
