Apple launches its Apple Home Collection of smart home devices
Apple unveiled a new line of smart-home products, the Apple Home Collection, created with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Apple's latest event showcased the Apple Home Collection, a set of smart-home gadgets developed in partnership with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection adds to the HomeView smart display, refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini, and comprises indoor and outdoor cameras, a video doorbell, a UWB-enabled door lock, and thermostats. LG manufactures most items, while Schneider Electric supplies a thermostat.
Features include face and pet recognition, floodlight activation, iPhone/Apple Watch unlocking, and end-to-end encryption. Setup mirrors other Apple accessories, using the Home app for control. Pricing starts at $199 for indoor cameras and thermostats, up to $399 for the floodlight-equipped outdoor camera, with availability in the US, Canada, and the UK beginning in December.
Why it matters
Apple's entry into smart-home hardware expands its ecosystem and emphasizes privacy, influencing consumer choices and competition.
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